Visual History of Type

By:

McNeil, Paul

Publication details: London: Laurence King, 2017Description: 672ISBN:

9781780679761

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

745.4 MCN

Summary: 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Alliance School of Liberal Arts	Alliance School of Design	745.4 MCN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		LA03189

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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.

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