The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
Autor Tony Seddon Stephen Colesen Limba Engleză Hardback – 13 aug 2015
"The Evolution of Type" examines 100 landmark typefaces from the history of font design, from the type used by Johannes Gutenberg to produce his 42-Line Bible, to the latest digital typefaces. It reveals the meaning behind typographic characters and shows how the use of type has changed over time.
A full spread is devoted to each typeface and its origins. Concise text describes the design history and usage of the face, and its long-term impact on the development of typefaces. Annotated enlargements show the new features that the typeface introduced and highlight its most important design characteristics.
The book is organized in six chapters: 1455-1700 The start of it all: The first typefaces are designed in Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands 1700-1890 The emergence of literacy: The popular desire for reading material drives invention 1890-1920 The first technological age: Type foundries become big business and mass production becomes reality 1920-1960 Type meets art: Typographic originality and creative culture embrace on an industrial scale 1960-1990 Type become cool: Type influences international style 1990-today The second technological age: Typesetting for the masses.
"The Evolution of Type" has practical applications in many fields of graphic design. General readers will enjoy learning about something that they encounter every day. They will gain an appreciation for the unique characteristics of a word beyond its dictionary definition.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1770855041
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 201 x 249 x 28 mm
Greutate: 1.09 kg
Editura: Firefly Books
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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.