The Visual History of Type
A Visual Survey of 320 Typefaces
$129.94
- Hardcover
672 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2017
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780679761 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780679769 |
| Author: | Paul McNeil |
| Publisher: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 672 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 3.47kg |
| Dimensions: | 62mm x 309mm x 261mm |
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Visual History of Type is such a great resource.
Visual History of Type is such a great resource. – JAKE DUGARD * LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY *The examples in this book are very helpful for teaching about the history of type and the differences between styles and families of type. It serves as a creative resource. The breadth of information is very impressive. * SUSANNA HERRMANN - SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY *
About The Author
Paul McNeil
Paul McNeil is a graphic design practitioner specializing in typography, information, and systems design. He is currently Course Leader for MA Contemporary Typographic Media at the London College of Communication.
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