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Smeijers, Fred

 
9780907259060: Counterpunch: Making Type in the 16th Century, Designing Typefaces Now
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0907259065 ISBN 13 : 9780907259060
Editeur : Hyphen Press, 2005

Synopsis

Counterpunch is both an explanation of the 16th-century method of cutting metal type and an impassioned plea for contemporary designers to incorporate the lessons of history as a means of creating typography in our digital age. Smeijers sees the counterpunch technique as essential for ensuring the regularity of form, repeatability, and speed of production necessary for rational design.

Smeijers traces the history of letterform design to discover how technique influenced the shape of type, whether the metal punches of the past or today's computer-generated forms. Counterpunch is generously illustrated with drawings by the author, examples of early type specimens, and detailed photographs of punches.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Counterpunch is both an explanation of the 16th-century method of cutting metal type and an impassioned plea for contemporary designers to incorporate the lessons of history as a means of creating typography in our digital age. Smeijers sees the counterpunch technique as essential for ensuring the regularity of form, repeatability, and speed of production necessary for rational design.

Smeijers traces the history of letterform design to discover how technique influenced the shape of type, whether the metal punches of the past or today's computer-generated forms. Counterpunch is generously illustrated with drawings by the author, examples of early type specimens, and detailed photographs of punches.

Revue de presse

Counterpunch is written in an entertaining manner and Smeijer's wit frequently shines through .... The book's carefully considered design, a bibliography, and a useful index complete a work that is warmly recommended to anyone interested in type. Kaspar Brand, Page

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Éditeur
Hyphen Press
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0907259065
ISBN 13 
9780907259060
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
184
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