The Encyclopaedia of Type Faces

Johnson, A. F., Berry, W. Turner, Jaspert, W. Pincus

ISBN 10: 071371347X / ISBN 13: 9780713713473

Published by Blandford Press, 1983

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP70950325

Synopsis:

For nearly half a century the Encyclopaedia of Type Faces has been the standard desktop reference work for all those in any way concerned with type faces, their designers and their sources. It contains the widest possible selection of faces - nearly 2,000 - including those most likely to be of practical use with those of historical importance. After a short introduction with notes on type face classification and a glossary of the technical terms, the faces are arranged alphabetically under three main sections - Romans, Lineales and Scripts - for easy reference. Each entry includes a speciment setting, usually upper and lower case alphabets with fugures; the original founder or manufacturer, with the date of introduction: and, where appropriate, the classification according to British Standard 2961:1967. The faces are indexed by both name and designer.

Review: 'A standard work of reference' The British Printer 'This is by far the best international catalogue of type faces which we have ever seen. It contains a mine of information' International Bulletin

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Encyclopaedia of Type Faces
Publisher: Blandford Press
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 4th Edition