The visual history of type
By: Paul McNeil
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 672
ISBN-13: 9781780679761
Subjects: Type and type-founding; Printing; Illustrated books; Pictorial works; History
Other titles: Type :
Description: "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 defining characteristics of the typeface"--From publisher website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.