Type: The Secret History of Letters

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If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a Zapf is, or if Baskerville has anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, Type is the answer to these questions and more. This is the story of the passions, and obsessions of the creator of type; of the influences of wars, persecution, and political upheaval, and the effects of business and technological breakthroughs on fonts and typography. From Gutenberg’s first moveable type to the Internet, Simon Loxley tells the stories behind … More >>

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Typography 24: The Annual of the Type Directors Club

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Typography 24 is the latest edition of the well-established graphic design annual of the Type Directors Club (TDC.) Devoted exclusively to typography, this book presents the 240 winning designs selected by the TDC from over 2,000 entries worldwide. Models of excellence and innovation, they encompass a variety of categories — books, magazines, corporate identities, logotypes, stationery, annual reports, video & web graphics, and posters. This year’s volume also feat… More >>

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Gotthard de Beauclair: Art and Literature Through Typography and Design

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Catalogue of 66 items from the collection of Jerry Kelly illustrating the life and work of Gotthard de Beauclair, on view at the Grolier Club, November 16, 2006-January 12, 2007. Designed by Jerry Kelly…. More >>

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