Author

Publication

2019 - Éditions B42, Paris, France

Language

English

Word Count

67,500 words, Guess

Page Count

270 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC686.2209
  • LCCZ246 .K56 2019

Description

"In a survey of developments since 1700, this book proposes a new understanding of modern typography: as something larger and more deeply rooted than a modernism of style. Rather, 'modern' is taken to imply an articulate consciousness of action. The book's treatment lays stress on debates over principle and explanations of practice. But full weight is given to the social, technical and material bases of the activity; and the argument is illustrated by freshly made photographs of items not often reproduced before. Sources of information are discussed and extensively listed. The book thus contributes on several levels: as a brisk narrative of historical development, as a springboard for further investigation, as a delineation of modern typography."--Back cover

Subjects

Series Statement

  • The Hyphen Press series

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