The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces

Tony Seddon,Stephen Coles

The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
1 September 2015
Pages
256
ISBN
9780500241486

The Evolution of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces

Tony Seddon,Stephen Coles

The Evolution of Type takes the reader on a journey through the development of type design and typographic style from the mid-15th century to the present day, by way of 100 typefaces.

Chosen to represent the key elements of style and form used by the punch cutters, calligraphers and designers of their day, and presented in chronological order according to release date, each typeface is discussed in terms of its origins and its impact on the design and print industry, and latterly the additional considerations for screen use.

Versions released in metal-foundry type for hand-setting, as hot-metal type for the monotype and linotype machines, as phototype, and as digital revivals or originals, are covered in detail alongside information about the people responsible for the design and development of each adaptation of the typeface. Key glyphs from each face are annotated to indicate the specific features that mark out how typeface design has evolved over the last 500 or so years, and visual comparisons illustrate how typefaces created years ago have influenced the design of many contemporary releases.

For the general reader, this book offers a thorough history of the typefaces we have been reading for decades; for typographers and designers, it is a valuable resource that will help to inform their choice of the most appropriate typeface for a project.

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