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name: Prefer Latin "Manutius" over Italian "Manuzio"
description: Steward prefers the Latin spelling "Manutius" when referring to Aldus / Aldo Manutius (Venetian printer, refined the comma c. 1490). Norris uses the Italian "Manuzio"; steward corrected 2026-04-23.
type: feedback
originSessionId: 0e858bcf-ef4e-46c6-9eca-abd19836786a
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# Manutius (not Manuzio)

## Rule

When referring to the Venetian Renaissance printer Aldus / Aldo Manutius (c. 1449–1515), use the **Latin spelling: Manutius**.

Norris's *Between You & Me* uses "Manuzio" (Italian). Steward prefers the Latin form. When quoting Norris directly, leave her spelling intact; when writing in our own voice, use Manutius.

## Why

Steward stated the preference directly (2026-04-23 evening): *"in spite of Manutius (prefer the latin spelling of his name)"*. No further reason given, but consistent with his humanist-latinate register and with Manutius's own usage — his firm was the Aldine Press, he signed prefaces Aldus Manutius Romanus. The Latin is the name the man actually published under.

## How to apply

- In ARC context (style-guide, typology spec, AldineXXI discussions): Manutius.
- When citing Norris's text: leave "Manuzio" in the quotation; switch to Manutius in our own commentary.
- Applies to related forms: Aldus (not Aldo) unless quoting, Aldine Press (not a change; already Latin-derived).