The Visual History of Type
The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their origi...
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| Language: | English |
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London, United Kingdom
Laurence King Publishing Ltd
2017
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Add Tag | Summary: | The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of defining characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians, and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type. |
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| Physical Description: | 672 pages colour illustrations 31 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781780679761 1780679769 |
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