American Type Design and Designers - Couverture souple

Consuegra, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1581153201 ISBN 13 : 9781581153200

Editeur : Allworth Press,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Book by Consuegra David

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This unique reference—more than 10 years in the making—chronicles the history of type in America through the typefaces and biographies of 62 of the most influential type designers. With coverage of 334 typefaces, complete with samples from both obscure and known publications, this eye-popping reference reveals the contribution America has made to the world of type by Linn Boyd Benton, Morris Fuller Benton, Washington Ludlow, and other legendary designers. An invaluable addition to the bookshelf of every graphic designer, art director, or anyone else who works with type!

• The most comprehensive book ever compiled about American type and
its designers

• Provides a history of nine American type foundaries and a timeline of type-related events from 1600 to 2001

Biographie de l'auteur

David Consuegra is professor emeritus of graphic design, layout, and typography at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and a member of the International Trademark Center in Belgium. The author of several books on graphic design, he lives in Bogotá, Colombia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Allworth Press,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1581153201
• ISBN 13: 9781581153200
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible