Scripts
Elegant Lettering from Design's Golden Age
Published on 1. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-500-29039-2 (ISBN)
Description
From wedding announcements to IOUs, there are hundreds - perhaps thousands - of scripts, some 'classic', others eccentric. Derived from handwriting, these are typefaces that are stylized to suggest, imply or symbolize certain traits linked to writing. Drawn from the Golden Age of scripts, from the 19th to the mid-20th century, this is the first compilation of popular, rare and forgotten scripts from Britain, Italy, France, Germany and the USA. Filled with examples from a broad spectrum of sources - advertising, street signs, invitations, type-specimen books, personal letters - this collection is a delightful trove of long-overlooked material, and will be an invaluable sourcebook for anyone with an interest in graphic design.
Reviews / Votes
'There's flair and flourish to spare, and from the sharp-edged Italian styles inspired by the Futurists to striking British shop signs, it's an inspiring resource' - Computer Arts 'A great collection' - Creative ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
21 Illustrations, black and white; 254 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-29039-2 (9780500290392)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Book
05/2011
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€50.89
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Persons
Steven Heller is co-chair of the MFA Design: Designer as Author programme at the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is the author of many books, including Stencil Type, Graphic, Typography Sketchbooks, New Ornamental Type and New Vintage Type, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Louise Fili is director of Fili Design, a New York-based design studio specializing in vintage typographic treatments.
Louise Fili is director of Fili Design, a New York-based design studio specializing in vintage typographic treatments.
Content
Introduction: Elegance & Eccentricity * 1. French/L'ecriture * 2. British/Scripts * 3. German/Der Schrift * 4. Italian/Il Corviso * 5. American/Scripts