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The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
Tony Seddon
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Description for The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
Hardcover. Takes the reader on a journey through the development of type design and typographic style from the mid-15th century. This book offers a thorough history of the typefaces we have been reading for decades. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AKC; AKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 201 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1108.
The Evolution of Type takes the reader on a journey through the development of type design and typographic style from the mid-15th century to the present day, by way of 100 typefaces. Chosen to represent the key elements of style and form used by the punch cutters, calligraphers and designers of their day, and presented in chronological order according to release date, each typeface is discussed in terms of its origins and its impact on the design and print industry, and latterly the additional considerations for screen use. Versions released in metal-foundry type for hand-setting, as hot-metal type for the ... Read more
The Evolution of Type takes the reader on a journey through the development of type design and typographic style from the mid-15th century to the present day, by way of 100 typefaces. Chosen to represent the key elements of style and form used by the punch cutters, calligraphers and designers of their day, and presented in chronological order according to release date, each typeface is discussed in terms of its origins and its impact on the design and print industry, and latterly the additional considerations for screen use. Versions released in metal-foundry type for hand-setting, as hot-metal type for the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500241486
SKU
V9780500241486
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Ref
99-2
About Tony Seddon
Tony Seddon is a freelance designer, project manager and writer. He has written or co-written nearly ten books, among them Type Team, Greetings from Retro Design and The Evolution of Type.
Reviews for The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
'An informative and inspirational resource' - Craft & Design