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Fifty Typefaces that Changed the World


  • Conran (Octopus)
  • by John L Waters
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.

ISBN 9781840916294 | E | HB
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Publisher Conran (Octopus)
ISBN 9781840916294
Author(s) John L Waters
Publication date September 2013
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 210 x 149 mm
Illustrations 60 col.ill.
Pages 112
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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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.