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This selection of typographic fonts and styles traces the modern evolution of the printed letter, reproducing pages from exquisitely designed catalogs showing type specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts. Also included are borders, ornaments, initial letters and decorations, and many spectacular examples of their use. In addition, examples(...)
Graphic Design and Typography
September 2009
Type, volume 1: a visual history of typefaces and graphic styles
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$69.95
(available to order)
Summary:
This selection of typographic fonts and styles traces the modern evolution of the printed letter, reproducing pages from exquisitely designed catalogs showing type specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts. Also included are borders, ornaments, initial letters and decorations, and many spectacular examples of their use. In addition, examples from lithography and letters by inscription carvers and calligraphers are also included and described.
Graphic Design and Typography