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Prefer Latin "Manutius" over Italian "Manuzio" 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. feedback 0e858bcf-ef4e-46c6-9eca-abd19836786a claude-memory/feedback-manutius-latin-spelling

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).