Type: A Visual History of Typefaces & Gra... Cees W De Jong, Alston W Purvi
For The Love of LettersA history of fonts and graphic styles from 1628 to 1938This comprehensive book offers a thorough overview of typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Derived from a…
Specifikacia Type: A Visual History of Typefaces & Gra... Cees W De Jong, Alston W Purvi
For The Love of LettersA history of fonts and graphic styles from 1628 to 1938This comprehensive book offers a thorough overview of typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century. 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.The first part of the book covers pre-20th century typeface, with texts by editor Cees de Jong and collector Jan Tholenaar. The second part covers the period from 1900 to the mid-20th century, and contains a historical outline by Alston W. Purvis. Featured
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