Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.: The 1874 Masterpiece of Colorful Typography - Couverture rigide

 
9780847858682: Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.: The 1874 Masterpiece of Colorful Typography
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ISBN 10 : 0847858685 ISBN 13 : 9780847858682
Editeur : Rizzoli, 2017

Synopsis

Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c. is a vintage volume with an established cultlike status within the bibliophile, typographic, and design worlds. Originally published as a catalogue for William H. Page’s Connecticut wood type foundry— considered one of the best in the world—this 1874 type specimen book features elaborate display typefaces meant to announce tent revivals and circuses. In addition to the beautifully intricate typefaces and playful designs, the original author designed the pages in such a random sequence that the text reads as humorous and strange experimental poetry. Accidental or not, this beautiful book will delight readers with the humor and the beauty of each print.
 
This edition reproduces all 102 pages of the original book. A charming gift or perfect addition to any serious art-book library, this volume will be loved by typographers, designers, artists, poets, DIYers, and anyone with a wicked sense of style.

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À propos de l?auteur

Esther K. Smith, author and designer of How to Make Books and other books about books, makes limited editions at Purgatory Pie Press in New York City.

Steven Heller is author and editor of over 130 books on graphic design and popular culture.

Wayne White is an award-winning art director of music videos turned outsider artist/painter, whose work features words and letterforms. He has won three Emmy awards for his set designs for Pee-wee’s Playhouse.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c. is a vintage volume with an established cultlike status within the bibliophile, typographic, and design worlds. Originally published as a catalogue for William H. Page’s Connecticut wood type foundry― considered one of the best in the world―this 1874 type specimen book features elaborate display typefaces meant to announce tent revivals and circuses. In addition to the beautifully intricate typefaces and playful designs, the original author designed the pages in such a random sequence that the text reads as humorous and strange experimental poetry. Accidental or not, this beautiful book will delight readers with the humor and the beauty of each print.

This edition reproduces all 102 pages of the original book. A charming gift or perfect addition to any serious art-book library, this volume will be loved by typographers, designers, artists, poets, DIYers, and anyone with a wicked sense of style.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Rizzoli
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0847858685
ISBN 13 
9780847858682
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
120
Éditeur
Smith Esther K.
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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