Counterpunch, 2nd edition: Making Type in the Sixteenth Century Designing Typefaces Now - Couverture souple

Smeijers, Fred

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9780907259428: Counterpunch, 2nd edition: Making Type in the Sixteenth Century Designing Typefaces Now

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ISBN 10 : 0907259421 ISBN 13 : 9780907259428

Editeur : Hyphen Press, 2011

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

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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