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Critical Writings on Typography
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Steven Heller, Philip B. Meggs
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Allworth Press, Feb 1, 2001 - Art - 275 pages
Students and teachers of graphic design will enrich their understanding of 20th century type design and typography with this unique anthology. Contained in this volume are more than 50 important, known and rare texts by critics, historians, and type designers about the history, aesthetics, and practice of type design and typography. An invaluable addition to any school course on type theory and practice, the book contains heretofore unprinted essays by major type masters, including W.A. Dwiggins, Hermann Zapf, and Paul Rand, as well as critical analyses of vintage and contemporary type and type design. A supplement to the successful Looking Closer series, the book specifically pinpoints those texts that will increase the common knowledge of typographic history and criticism.

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A colourful collection of texts on type. Decent read for anyone who likes looking at typography just as much as thinking about it too. Read full review

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User Review  - Christopher Wyatt - Goodreads

The essays vary in quality. It was an interesting look back at typography, especially the transition to digital type. Read full review

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About the author (2001)

Steven Heller is senior Art Director for the New York Times & author of over seventy books on art, culture, & design. He lives in New York City.

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TitleTexts on Type: Critical Writings on Typography
EditorsSteven Heller, Philip B. Meggs
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherAllworth Press, 2001
ISBN1581150822, 9781581150827
Length275 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Art / Criticism & Theory
Art / Design / General
Art / Typography
Design / General
Design / Graphic Arts / Typography
  
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