From Gutenberg to OpenType: An Illustrated History of Type from the Earliest Letterforms to the Latest Digital Fonts

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This energetic account of the printed word draws together the histories of typography and printing into one robustly illustrated volume, and describes how dramatic changes in technology have affected type design. Historical paintings, engravings, and photographs give a visual context to the different eras of type design and print, and key typefaces from every historical era are discussed and in comparison to others of the era. The original use of every typeface is pictured alongside up to date examples, providing a broad sense of the character of every face. Sidebars provide an explanation for the right way to use individual typefaces, warn of pitfalls, and highlight the particular benefits of the usage of the face. A superb and engaging introduction to the world of typography, the book could also be an important reference for somebody who works with type and knows that understanding the history of letterforms is key to the usage of type creatively and effectively.
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