Old Faces of Roman and Medieval Types Lately Added to the De Vinne Press (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282654984 ISBN 13 : 9780282654986

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Old Faces of Roman and Medieval Types A historical survey of typefaces newly added to the De Vinne Press stock, tracing bold, readable faces from Roman and medieval traditions to modern cuts. It presents specimen pages and notes on each face, showing how typography evolved toward unornamented clarity.

This edition offers short discussions of type designers, the origins of fonts like Gushing, Jenson, Satanick, Ancient Roman, Louis XV, Century, and others, plus context about how printers used these faces for books, poems, and display work. It also includes historical commentary on binding and bookmaking practices from the 16th through the 19th centuries, illustrated with examples and practical observations for printers and designers.

- Learn about the characteristics and intended uses of classic faces
- See how early punch-cutters and foundries shaped Roman and Black-letter styles
- Read notes on display versus text types and line readability
- Explore brief histories of binding and bookmaking relevant to typography

Ideal for readers of printing history, typography, and book arts who enjoy a period look at faces that shaped modern type.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282654984
• ISBN 13: 9780282654986
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 57
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