{"product_id":"type-a-visual-history-of-typefaces-graphic-styles","title":"Type: A Visual History of Typefaces \u0026 Graphic Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnow your type: A visual history of fonts and graphic styles: 16281938 This book offers a connoisseurs overview of typeface design  exploring the most elegant fonts from the history of publishing. Taken from a distinguished Dutch collection  this exuberant two-volume edition traces the evolution of the printed letter via exquisitely designed catalogs  showing type specimens in roman  italic  bold  semi-bold  narrow  and broad fonts. Borders  ornaments  initial letters  and decorations are also included  along with lithographic examples  letters by sign writers  inscription carvers  and calligraphers.  Featuring works by type designers including: William Caslon  Fritz Helmuth Ehmcke  Peter Behrens  Rudolf Koch  Eric Gill  Jan van Krimpen  Paul Renner  Jan Tschichold  A. M. Cassandre  Aldo Novarese  and Adrian Frutiger.  In order to accommodate a vast amount of material  we have divided this text into two volumes. The first volume covers pre20th century typeface specimens  with texts by editor Cees de Jong and collector Jan Tholenaar. The second volume covers the period from 1900 to the mid-20th century  and contains a historical outline by Alston W. Purvis.  Includes exclusive access with TASCHEN keycard to online image library: over 2 400 high-resolution scans of type specimens downloadable for unrestricted use. Text in English  French  and German\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945127571509,"sku":"ByrdShop_3836544806","price":315.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783836544801.jpg?v=1769872224","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/type-a-visual-history-of-typefaces-graphic-styles","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}