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This is the definitive desktop reference guide for anyone concerned with type faces. For printers, typographers, graphic designers, publishers, desktop publishers and website designers, or anyone interested in the right typographic finish, this collection is invaluable. With over 2,000 type faces arranged alphabetically and into three sections - Romans, Lineales and Scripts - this is the most accessible and easy-to-use edition yet. Each entry includes a specimen setting, the original founder or manufacturer, as well as the date of introduction. This book contains typefaces essential for practical use as well as the historical importance of them. Established and classic typefaces, unique qualities and applications - it's all here. Updated with new corrections by the author, this is the most comprehensive edition ever of "Encyclopaedia of Typefaces". The guide is 'the standard work of reference' ("The British Printer") and has continued to assert itself as the 'best international catalogue of typefaces which we have ever seen' ("International Bulletin").
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Im currently a third year Graphic Communication student at University and I purchased this book because its a great investment. Whether you're a student or designer. Its great for finding different typefaces and for also making interesting combinations. Would HIGHLY recommend this one to any designer or student.
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9 Oct 2011
This is one of the best reference books for metal type faces. Fonts are often shown as complete alphabets and the original foundry and date as well as information about the designer are included. Indexes include an alphabetical as well as a listing by designer. I have an early version of this from the 1950s and it was nearly worn out. A few years ago, I purchased this edition (not the budget version that was unavailable at the time). I recommend this book to anyone interested in the background and history of type and is a good source for learning where some of the present day digital fonts originated.
OMITS THE LAST 40 YEARS OF TYPOGRAPHY
22 Mar 2012
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Judged for what it is this book has value. At $12 from Amazon it is also a bargain. However, you should know that this does not include specimens of the important work done in the last 40 years of type design. In using the book I never saw a typeface designed after 1968. That said, it is a large format, attractively printed book on good paper and represents a good effort to make a classic reference available at a reasonable price.
Beyond Bodoni, Baskerville and Bembo
23 Feb 2012
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TYPEFACES: This catalog-sized book is, as far as I know, the largest hardcopy compendium of typefaces (fonts) available in ready retail form to the amateur. If the "font bug" with its overwhelming choices has bit you, or you enjoy seeing the creative wealth of typefaces that have been developed over most of the last 300 years, this book is going to be both helpful and fun. Not only are relatively obscure typefaces found here, when a font has founded a family (as, say, Goudy, Cheltenham or Caslon Old Face), it can be a thrilling experience to see the many varations that extend from the original -- not only italics and shading, but heavier or lighter leading, condensed or expanded versions, and caps-only (titling) rack-ups.
A couple of caveats: this book appeared in original form in the Fifties, and while this (2009) version is much more up-to-date, do not expect to see typefaces that were created in and for the digital era without hot-leaded antecedents: for example Georgia, Calibri, Ariel and the much-maligned Comic Sans are not to be found here. Also, there is no room for elaborate histories of the creation and acceptance of each font, although there is usually sufficient historical information as to any font's origin, creator, and original ownership. I should note that right now (late Feb. 2012) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TYPEFACES is quite a bargain.
A nice, up-to-date (if somewhat opinionated) discussion of many typefaces both older and modern in terms of their creation, reception, and customary use can be found in Simon Garfield's JUST MY TYPE, making it a nice companion to this ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TYPEFACES.
A couple of caveats: this book appeared in original form in the Fifties, and while this (2009) version is much more up-to-date, do not expect to see typefaces that were created in and for the digital era without hot-leaded antecedents: for example Georgia, Calibri, Ariel and the much-maligned Comic Sans are not to be found here. Also, there is no room for elaborate histories of the creation and acceptance of each font, although there is usually sufficient historical information as to any font's origin, creator, and original ownership. I should note that right now (late Feb. 2012) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TYPEFACES is quite a bargain.
A nice, up-to-date (if somewhat opinionated) discussion of many typefaces both older and modern in terms of their creation, reception, and customary use can be found in Simon Garfield's JUST MY TYPE, making it a nice companion to this ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TYPEFACES.
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