The Visual History of Type

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Neuware -Ein umfassender Überblick über die wichtigsten Schriften, die seit dem Aufkommen des Buchdrucks mit beweglichen Lettern im 15. Jahrhundert bis heute produziert wurden. Chronologisch und kontextbezogen werden mehr als 320 Schriften in Form von Originalschriften oder frühestmöglichem Druck dargestellt. Ein schier unerschöpfliches Kompendium und ein Standardwerk zum Thema Typografie. Seller Inventory # 9781780679761

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Synopsis: 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.

This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians, and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type.

About the Author: 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Visual History of Type
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing Sep 2017
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu