Glyph*: A Visual Exploration of Puncuation Marks and Other Typographic Symbols - Hardcover

Davies, Anna

 
9781908714282: Glyph*: A Visual Exploration of Puncuation Marks and Other Typographic Symbols

Synopsis

This beautiful little book offers a typographic exploration of the punctuation marks, symbols and textual indicators that serve as the silent ‘fringes’ of our language. So often overlooked, the fascinating history of each one is explored – from the humble ellipsis to the exuberant exclamation mark. Elegant grids of their most interesting graphic representations will appeal to typographers and design-aficionados. Gorgeously designed with a cut greyboard cover and neon printing.

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About the Author

Conceived and designed by Shiro Nishimoto and Adriana Caneva of London design studio Off-White, this book features their striking, minimal approach to design. Combined with luxurious packaging including hard-cut greyboard edges and liberal use of neon throughout, this book will be of great appeal to linguists, typographers and design-afficionados alike.

From the Back Cover

This beautiful little book offers a typographic exploration of the punctuation marks, symbols and textual indicators that serve as the silent ‘fringes’ of our language. So often overlooked, the fascinating history of each one is explored – from the humble ellipsis to the exuberant exclamation mark. Elegant grids of their most interesting graphic representations will appeal to typographers and design-aficionados. Gorgeously designed with a cut greyboard cover and neon printing.

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