This study of typography traces the development of type design over the past five centuries, and discusses the lessons they hold for today's designers. The 367 illustrations reproduce selected pages from rare and beautiful books. The accompanying text examines the historical and artistic significance of these specimens, which represent the best work of printers and type founders from Gutenberg to Bruce Rogers. The two original books are here reproduced in one huge volume of over 1000 pages. This work should belong in the ...
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This study of typography traces the development of type design over the past five centuries, and discusses the lessons they hold for today's designers. The 367 illustrations reproduce selected pages from rare and beautiful books. The accompanying text examines the historical and artistic significance of these specimens, which represent the best work of printers and type founders from Gutenberg to Bruce Rogers. The two original books are here reproduced in one huge volume of over 1000 pages. This work should belong in the library of a typographer or those interested in printing history.
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Add this copy of Printing Types: Their History, Forms, and Use; a Study to cart. $91.00, like new condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 2001 by New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press; London: British Library.
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Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new with shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 2 v. in 1 (xlvi, 292, xix, 329 p. ): ill.; 24 cm. Subjects: Type and type-founding--Printing--History--Specim art / Typography / General HistoryType and type-founding Typography; History of specific subjects. Summary: This study of typography traces the development of type design over the past five centuries, and discusses the lessons they hold for today's designers. The 367 illustrations reproduce selected pages from rare and beautiful books. The accompanying text examines the historical and artistic significance of these specimens, which represent the best work of printers and type founders from Gutenberg to Bruce Rogers. The two original books are here reproduced in one huge volume of over 1000 pages. This work should belong in the library of a typographer or those interested in printing history.
Add this copy of Printing Types, Their History Forms and Use to cart. $72.78, new condition, Sold by Richard J. Park, Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lees Summit, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oak Knoll Press.
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New. Size: 5x3x8; Two Volume Set. BRAND NEW! In Protective Shrinkwrap! Glossy Paperbacks in NEW, pristine condition. We ship all orders with delivery confirmation!
Add this copy of Printing Types: Their History, Forms, and Use: Volumes to cart. $93.00, very good condition, Sold by Bay Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sudbury, ON, CANADA, published 2001 by Oak Knoll Press.
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A Classic History on Typography. Very good condition. Minor wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Dust jacket spine edge has wrinkling from moisture. Pictures available upon request..
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Add this copy of Printing Types: Their History, Forms, and Use to cart. $101.76, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oak Knoll Pr.
