The visual history of type

Paul McNeil

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Summary:: "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"--Publisher website.
Table of Contents:: A guide to the typeface tables
1450-
1650-
1800-
1900-
1950-
1980-
2000-
Glossary.
Author/Creator:: McNeil, Paul (Graphic designer) , author
Languages:: English
Language Notes:: Item content: English
Main Work:: The visual history of type [by McNeil, P.]
Subjects:: Type and type-founding — History
Type and type-founding — Pictorial works
Printing — History
Illustrated books
Type and type-founding
Printing
Genres:: History
Pictorial works
General Notes:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Physical Description:: 672 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Call Numbers:: Z250.A2 M36 2017
ISBNs:: 9781780679761 (hardcover)
1780679769 (hardcover)
OCLC Numbers:: 968290428