The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable Type in the mid- fifteenth century to the present day.
It will also be a significant resource for professional Type designers and students of type.
This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students.
Each entry is supported by a brief History and description of key characteristics of the typeface.
Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original Type specimens or earliest printing.
The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable Type in the mid- fifteenth century to the present day
