Fifty typefaces that changed the world / John L. Walters.

By:

Walters, John L

Series: Design MuseumPublisher: London : Conran Octopus, 2013Description: 106 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781840916294
184091629X

Other title:

50 typefaces that changed the world

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

History.

DDC classification:

686.2/2 23

LOC classification:

Z250 .A2 W35 2013

Summary: The digital revolution has made typesetters of us all as we define our identities through the typefaces we choose to communicate with the world. In this witty and insightful book John L Waters explores 50 of the most influential typefaces and shows them in use on posters, perfume packaging, buildings and more. From the power of Gotham - the typeface used in Obama's first presidential campaign - to Wim Crouwel's digital-taming New Alphabet, this is a book of visual treats and wonderful stories.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	Z250 .A2 W35 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001302487

Includes index.

The digital revolution has made typesetters of us all as we define our identities through the typefaces we choose to communicate with the world. In this witty and insightful book John L Waters explores 50 of the most influential typefaces and shows them in use on posters, perfume packaging, buildings and more. From the power of Gotham - the typeface used in Obama's first presidential campaign - to Wim Crouwel's digital-taming New Alphabet, this is a book of visual treats and wonderful stories.

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