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The visual history of type / Paul McNeil.

By: Publication details: London : Laurence King Publishing, 2017.Description: 672 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 9781780679761
  • 1780679769
Other title:
  • Type
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Z250 .A2 M364 2017
Contents:
Introduction -- A guide to the typeface tables -- 1450- -- 1650- -- 1800- -- 1900- -- 1950- -- 1980- -- 2000-
Summary: "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. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of defining characteristics of the typeface" -- From publisher website.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks Z250 .A2 M364 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001494938

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- A guide to the typeface tables -- 1450- -- 1650- -- 1800- -- 1900- -- 1950- -- 1980- -- 2000-

"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. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of defining characteristics of the typeface" -- From publisher website.

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