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Alston W. Purvis
ISBN 9783836565882
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A Visual History of Typefaces & Graphic Styles
Who it's for: designers, typographers, and printing history enthusiasts
A connoisseur’s overview of typeface design, Type offers a dependable history of elegant fonts from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Derived from a distinguished Dutch collection, exquisitely designed catalogues trace the evolution of the printed letter through specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts, as well as borders, ornaments, and initial letters. Hardcover, 25 x 31.7 cm, 3.85 kg, 720 pages
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- Covers typefaces from 1628 to the mid-20th century
- Based on a distinguished Dutch collection
- Includes specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts
- Features borders, ornaments, and initial letters
- 720 pages, hardcover, large format
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What time period does this book cover?
It covers typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century.
What kind of type specimens are included?
It includes specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts, as well as borders, ornaments, and initial letters.
Is this book suitable for a design student?
Yes, it provides a visual history of typefaces and graphic styles, which is useful for design students and professionals.
How many pages does it have?
It has 720 pages.