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Johnston and Gill: Very British Types
Mark Ovenden
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Description for Johnston and Gill: Very British Types
Hardback. Exploring for the first time the evolution and adoption of the Johnston and Gill typefaces, Ovenden shows how each has had a profound impact on Britain's visual language. He narrates a complex history, incorporating Johnston and Gill's friendship and collaboration, the revisions to both designs and their enduring appeal over the last 100 years. Num Pages: 176 pages, 170 col illus, 30 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 209 x 23. Weight in Grams: 960.
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 history that incorporates Edward Johnston's and Eric Gill's friendship and occasional collaboration, the myriad of revisions to both typeface designs, and the enduring appeal of ... Read more
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 history that incorporates Edward Johnston's and Eric Gill's friendship and occasional collaboration, the myriad of revisions to both typeface designs, and the enduring appeal of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
959g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848221765
SKU
V9781848221765
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About 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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