Type: A Visual History of Typefaces & Graphic Styles
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (991 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836565889 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 716 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-30 |
| Language | : | English, French, German |
DESCRIPTION:
For The Love of Letters A history of fonts and graphic styles from 1628 to 1938 This comprehensive book offers a thorough overview of typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century. M. The first part of the book covers pre-20th century typeface, with texts by editor Cees de Jong and collector Jan Tholenaar. Purvis. Derived from a distinguished Dutch collection, a series of exquisitely designed catalogues trace the evolution of the printed letter via specimens in roman, italic, bold, semibold, narrow, and broad fonts. Borders, ornaments, initial letters, and decorations are also included, along with lithographic examples, letters by sign writers, inscription carvers, and calligraphers. Th
A Visual (Pictorial) Reference only If you're a typography aficionado, this is a wonderful set to add to your collection. The publisher is Taschen and there is a good showcase of modern typographic specimens by German foundries in the 2nd vol.*Please note that the 2 volumes cover western typography from 1628-1938 only. You would have to get other works to cover contemporary typographic designs and developments. Again, this set serve as a visual reference with rare, vintage samples rather than an academic tome with in depth scholarly essays and criticisms. For typographic history and nuances about t. *CAUTION* Book isn't really hardcover! sashabaw This book is an incredible resource, and absolutely worth investing in. I wish I knew before ordering, this specific version is two softcover books that are wrapped in a semi-hard sleeve. I plan to keep these as a treasure in my library, and would have spent more on the proper hardcover had I known. Otherwise, I 100% recommend this set.. "Five Stars" according to mchavez. It's a scholarly review of typefaces. I'll have years to consult it. Another win for Taschen.
He is also the author of many books on graphic design.Jan Tholenaar was a collector of the printed letter in all its various incarnations; especially in the form of design catalogs and specimen books. About the Author Cees W. de Jong is a designer and publisher based in Naarden, the Netherlands. . He lived in Amsterdam, where he passed away in 2009. Purvis is professor of the visual arts division of the School of Arts at Boston University, USA. He has published numerous books on design, architecture, art and graphic design, and is now working as a design/publishing consultant and author.Alston W
He has published numerous books on design, architecture, art and graphic design, and is now working as a design/publishing consultant and author.Alston W. . He is also the author of many books on graphic design.Jan Tholenaar was a collector of the printed letter in all its various incarnations; especially in the