Download or read book The Type Specimen Book written by V&M Typographical, Inc. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a well designed type specimen book displaying samples of type that was available from V&M Typographic in the 1970s. The displays are of their metal type library and should prove helpful to anyone interested in the selection of type from large typographers at that time. There is a one line sample of each face at the beginning of the book. Anyone interested in type in the pre-digital world of type should find this book of interest

Download or read book Specimens of Type Faces in the United States Government Printing Office written by United States. Government Printing Office and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Typographic Specimens written by Philip B. Meggs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-12-16 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specimens of 38 of the finest type families in the world are brought together in Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces, making it an invaluable reference tool for graphic designers, editors, art directors, production managers, desktop publishers, and students. Each type family is shown in display and text specimens with complete fonts including italic and bold variations; extended families such as Futura and Univers include additional type weights and widths. Each type family's section opens with a full-page experimental design, created by an outstanding graphic designer to demonstrate its potential. The specimens are accompanied by a concise discussion of each type family's origins, charactertistics, and usage. Typographic specimens provide an opportunity to study typefaces, to select and plan typography, and to increase one's knowledge of letterforms. Drawing and tracing specimens remain excellent ways to understand type and create logos and other typographic designs. Study of specimens aids in the selection of fonts to be purchased for the font library. Typographic specimens introduce unfamiliar typefaces in printed form and aid in the development of connoisseurship. Comparative analysis of similar faces in printed form becomes possible. Over one hundred prominent designers and design educators were sent a ballot listing all major typefaces and were asked to vote for the type families that best fulfilled their personal criteria for typographic excellence. The typefaces contained in this book represent the results of this poll, providing a compendium of excellent typefaces that have stood the test of time. Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces will provide information, inspiration, and a keener knowledge of typography. Akzidenz-Grotesk American Typewriter Baskerville Bembo Bodoni Bookman Caledonia Caslon Centaur Century Schoolbook Cheltenham Clarendon Didot Folio Franklin Gothic Frutiger Futura Galliard Gill Sans Garamond Goudy Old Style Helvetica Janson Kabel News Gothic Optima Palatino Perpetua Plantin Sabon Serifa Stone Sans Stone Serif Stymie Times New Roman Trump Mediaeval Univers Zapf Book

Download or read book The Anatomy of Type written by Stephen Coles and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Anatomy of Type is the ultimate stylistic guide to the intricacies and design of 100 indispensable typefaces. A delightful, colorful, and visual reference guide created by Stephen Coles and Tony Seddon—two acknowledged pros in the font design world—The Anatomy of Type was developed with typographers, graphic designers, and font geeks in mind, graphically and visually expanding on the current font-mania initiated by Simon Garfields's Just My Type.

Download or read book Linotype Faces written by Mergenthaler Linotype Company and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Anatomy of a Typeface written by Alexander S. Lawson and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 1990 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To the layman, all printing types look the same. But for typographers, graphic artists and others of that lunatic fringe who believe that the letters we look at daily (and take entirely for granted) are of profound importance, the question of how letters are formed, what shape they assume, and how they have evolved remains one of passionate and continuing concern. Lawson explores the vast territory of types, their development and uses, their antecedents and offspring, with precision, insight, and clarity. Written for the layman but containing exhaustive research, drawings and synopses of typefaces, this book is an essential addition to the library of anyone s typographic library. It is, as Lawson states, not written for the printer convinced that there are already too many typefaces, but rather for that curious part of the population that believes the opposite; that the subtleties of refinement as applies to roman and cursive letters have yet to be fully investigated and that the production of the perfect typeface remains a goal to be as much desired by present as by future type designers. Anyone aspiring to typographic wisdom should own and treasure this classic."--Amazon description.

Download or read book Type Specimens written by Dori Griffin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Type Specimens introduces readers to the history of typography and printing through a chronological visual tour of the books, posters, and ephemera designed to sell fonts to printers, publishers, and eventually graphic designers. This richly illustrated book guides design educators, advanced design students, design practitioners, and type aficionados through four centuries of visual and trade history, equipping them to contextualize the aesthetics and production of type in a way that is practical, engaging, and relevant to their practice. Fully illustrated throughout with 200 color images of type specimens and related ephemera, the book illuminates the broader history of typography and printing, showing how letterforms and their technologies have evolved over time, inspiring and guiding designers of today.

Download or read book American Metal Typefaces of the Twentieth Century written by Mac McGrew and published by Oak Knoll Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Visual History of Type written by Paul McNeil and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid–fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of key characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type. Reviews "A mind–blowing catalogue of typefaces and type history… a fantastic, heavyweight compendium of letterforms that's a firm WIRED art department favourite." – WIRED magazine "The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing…This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students." – Against The Grain "Accessible, highly readable and, moreover, a type book to pore over and simply enjoy as the history of the medium evolves chronologically from page to page." – Creative Review "This exquisitely produced, extensively researched and extraordinarily comprehensive work is a definitive study of the history of type." – New Design "The Visual History of Type is a beautiful book. Its arranged into hundreds of short chapters invites one to peruse it haphazardly for pleasure. Beneath its coffee–table appearance lies a genuine reference work." – The Times Literary Supplement

Download or read book Classic Typefaces written by David Consuegra and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphic designers will enrich their understanding of American type design and type designers with this unique and extensive reference. The fascinating history of type in America is chronicled through the typefaces and biographies of sixty-two of the most influential type designers, including Linn Boyd Benton, Morris Fuller Benton, and Darius Wells, and through the description and history of nine American type foundries. Complete with samples of 334 different typefaces, and 700 black-and-white illustrations, this eye-popping reference reveals the expansive contribution America has made to the world of type design.

Download or read book Typeface written by Tamye Riggs and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Typeface: Classic Typography for Contemporary Design is a unique sourcebook featuring forty-six classic typefaces that continue to resonate with today's most influential graphic designers."--Inside cover.

Download or read book The Inland Printer written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Art Practice of Typography written by Edmund G. Gress and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Art & Practice of Typography' by Edmund G. Gress, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the world of typography, exploring its history, techniques, and significance in the realm of visual communication. Gress's meticulous attention to detail and informative writing style make this book a valuable resource for both seasoned designers and beginners seeking to enhance their understanding of typography. Drawing on examples from classic and contemporary sources, Gress delves into the nuances of type design, layout, and utilization, providing readers with a deep appreciation for the artistry involved in creating effective typographic compositions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in graphic design, marketing, or the visual arts. Edmund G. Gress's expertise in typography and passion for sharing his knowledge shine through in every page of this enlightening and engaging book. His extensive experience in the field and dedication to his craft make him a trusted authority on the subject, making 'The Art & Practice of Typography' a true gem for design enthusiasts and professionals alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their design skills and deepen their understanding of the power of typography in visual communication.

Download or read book The American Printer written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dutch Type written by Jan Middendorp and published by 010 Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overzicht van vooral de 20e-eeuwse Nederlandse typografie.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Ephemera written by Maurice Rickards and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.