American type : design & designers
" ... An extensive reference that chronicles a rich history. With recreations of and essays about more than 330 different typefaces as well as numerous illustrations, this ... book reveals unique contributions made to the world of type design. ... includes the typefaces and biographies of sixty-two of the most influential type designers ... Also included ... are a chronological timeline of type-related events from 1600 to 2003, a comparative chronology of typefaces worldwide from 1620 to 2002, a thorough description and history of eight U.S. type foundries, and a comprehensive glossary of type terms."--Back wrapper
Print Book, English, ©2004
Allworth Press, New York, ©2004