
Encyclopaedia of Typefaces
The standard typography reference guide
Cassell Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-84403-670-7 (ISBN)
Description
This is the definitive desktop reference guide for anyone concerned with type faces. For printers, typographers, graphic designers, publishers, desktop publishers and website designers, or anyone interested in the right typographic finish, this collection is invaluable. With over 2,000 type faces arranged alphabetically and into three sections - Romans, Lineales and Scripts - this is the most accessible and easy-to-use edition yet. Each entry includes a specimen setting, the original founder or manufacturer, as well as the date of introduction. This book contains typefaces essential for practical use as well as the historical importance of them. Established and classic typefaces, unique qualities and applications - it's all here. Updated with new corrections by the author, this is the most comprehensive edition ever of "Encyclopaedia of Typefaces". The guide is 'the standard work of reference' ("The British Printer") and has continued to assert itself as the 'best international catalogue of typefaces which we have ever seen' ("International Bulletin").
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1622 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84403-670-7 (9781844036707)
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Persons
W. Pincus Jaspert,W. Turner Berry and A.F. Johnson came together to produce the first edition of Encyclopaedia of Type Faces,which was published in 1953. After the death of Berry and Johnson, Jaspert took over revision and editing. Brought up in a family of editors, his life and career has forever been linked to the world of publishing and printing. He is an international expert on print and publishing.