The encyclopaedia of type faces
4th ed., entirely restyled & greatly enl.
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Contributions
- Berry, W. Turner - Contributor
- Johnson, A. F. - Contributor
Publication
1983 - Blandford Press, Poole, Dorset, England
Language
English
Word Count
104,000 words, Guess
Page Count
416 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL2883100M
- ISBN-10071371347X
- OCLC Control Number10752555
- OCLC Control Numberencyclopaediaoft00jasp
- Library of Congress Control Number84106555
and 1 more
- Goodreads3919879
Classifications
- DDC686.2/24
- LCCZ250 .J36 1983
Description
The definitive desktop reference guide for anyone concerned with typefaces. For printers, typographers, graphic designers, publishers, desktop publishers and website designers, or anyone interested in the right typographic finish, this collection is invaluable. With over 2,000 typefaces arranged alphabetically and into three sections - Romans, Lineales and Scripts- this is the most accessible and easy-to-use edition yet. Each entry includes a specimen setting, the original founder or manufacturer, as well as the date of introduction. This book contains type faces essential for practical use as well as the historical importance of them. Established and classic typefaces, unique qualities and applicatio- ns -it's all here. Updated with new corrections by the author this is the most comprehensive edition ever of Encyclopaedia of Typefaces. Printing.
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