Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles, 1628-1938

Cees W. de Jong, Alston W. Purvis, Jan Tholenaar, 2017

Overview

This comprehensive volume traces the evolution of the printed letter from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Drawing from a significant Dutch collection, it presents a detailed examination of typeface design through various font styles, including roman, italic, bold, semibold, narrow, and broad. The book also features borders, ornaments, initial letters, decorations, lithographic examples, and works by sign writers, inscription carvers, and calligraphers.

The content is divided into two parts: the first covers pre-20th century typefaces with contributions from editor Cees de Jong and collector Jan Tholenaar, while the second part, from 1900 to the mid-20th century, includes a historical outline by Alston W. Purvis.

Who it's for

• Designers interested in the history of typography.
• Students of graphic design and art history.
• Collectors of visual art and historical print.
• Anyone fascinated by the development of letterforms.

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 720 pages
• Published by Taschen in 2017
• ISBN: 9783836565882
• Text in English, French, and German