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

By:

Walters, John L [author.]

Contributor(s):

Design Museum (London, England)

Series: Design MuseumPublisher: Description: 106 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781840916294 (hbk.)
184091629X (hbk.)

Other title:

50 typefaces that changed the world

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

686.2/2 23 W235

LOC classification:

Z250.A2 W38 2013

Online resources:

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.

Item type:

كتاب

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title.

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 2 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
كتاب	Central Library المكتبة المركزية	686.22 W235 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	قاعة الكتب

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.