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Johnston & Gill, 9781848221765
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Edward Johnston (1872-1944) and Eric Gill (1882-1940) were originators of two of the world’s most enduring typefaces. Johnston still stands as London’s primary ‘wayfinding’ lettering, while Gill Sans is the type of choice within many public and private organisations across the UK today. This book ce…

Johnston & Gill

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    200 pages

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    14 November 2016

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Edward Johnston (1872–1944) and Eric Gill (1882–1940) were originators of two of the world’s most enduring typefaces. Johnston still stands as London’s primary ‘wayfinding’ lettering, while Gill Sans is the type of choice within many public and private organisations across the UK today. This book celebrates their significant contribution to Britain’s visual culture.Tracing the story of each typeface from inception to the present day, Mark Ovenden skilfully draws together a complex joint histo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781848221765
ISBN-10:1848221762
Author:Mark Ovenden
Publisher:Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:200
Release Date:14 November 2016
Weight:970g
Dimensions:250mm x 195mm
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Mark Ovenden

Mark Ovenden is an author and broadcaster who specialises in the subjects of graphic design, cartography and architecture in public transport. He is the author of Metro Maps of the World (2003), Paris Metro Style in Map and Station Design (2008), Railway Maps of the World (2011), London Underground by Design (2013) and Transit Maps of the World (2015).

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