A history of lettering: Creative experiment and letter identity

by GRAY N

First edition. A comprehensive survey of the letter form from Roman times to the present day. Special emphasis is given to periods of experiment or retrenchment and the reasons for these changes. Well illustrated. 256 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..

Genres: Design

256 pages, Hardcover

Published September 7, 2001

Reviews

[Nigel Ewan]

A wonderful text sorely in need of a full-color update/reprint.

[Evan]

decent enough book but very dry - well illustrated and good charts but just couldn't hold my attention very well.