Specifications
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500241486 |
| ISBN 10 | 500241481 |
| Book Subtitle | A Graphic Guide To 100 Landmark Typefaces |
| Book Description | 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 monotype and linotype machines, as phototype, and as digital revivals or originals, are covered in detail alongside information about the people responsible for the design and development of each adaptation of the typeface. Key glyphs from each face are annotated to indicate the specific features that mark out how typeface design has evolved over the last 500 or so years, and visual comparisons illustrate how typefaces created years ago have influenced the design of many contemporary releases. For the general reader, this book offers a thorough history of the typefaces we have been reading for decades; for typographers and designers, it is a valuable resource that will help to inform their choice of the most appropriate typeface for a project. |
| Editorial Review | An informative and inspirational resource' - Craft & Design |
| About the Author | 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. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Tony Seddon, Stephen Coles |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 42233 |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
The Evolution Of Type: A Graphic Guide To 100 Landmark Typefaces Hardcover English by Tony Seddon - 42233
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