Making Printers Typefaces by Hunter Middleton (5 results)

cloth, dust jacket. small 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 36, (18) pages. First edition. Inscribed in ink for Joe (Blumenthal?) by R. Hunter Middleton on the front free endpaper. Spine of the dust jacket loosely inserted, torn along the front turn-in of the jacket, else a good copy. A detailed description of how to produce typefaces followed by 15 full page plates reproducing typeface alphabets by the author for Ludlow matrices. One of the best books on the subject.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by Norman W. Forgue at the colophon page: " One of the "50 books of the year Norman W. Forgue". Colophon states " Printer's Note. This volume, the first in a series of books about the Graphic Arts was designed by the author, R. Hunter Middleton and Norman W. Forgue. The typefaces are Linotype Granjon and Ludlow Garamond. Printed on Strathmore Highway Book paper by the Black Cat Press, Chicago. Completed during the month of April, 1938." Gray cloth covered boards with gilt design to the front and gilt lettering to the spine. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket, with a 1/4" closed tear at top edge front panel. RARE, and especially SIGNED by Forgue. One of the best books on the subject. Norman W. Forgue was an African-American bookmaker, typographer, and founder of several private presses, including At the Sign of the Gargoyle, The Black Cat Press, The Norman Press, and Normandie House. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY PUBLIS.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Making Printers' Typefaces By R. Hunter Middleton Director of Department of Typeface Design, Ludlow Typograph Company Publisher: The Black Cat Press, Chicago, Illinois Completed: April 1938 | First Edition Copyright: 1938 by The Black Cat Press ???????????????????????????????????? SIGNED BY NORMAN W. FORGUE ? CO-DESIGNER AND PRINTER The Printer's Note page bears a manuscript signature of Norman W. Forgue, founder of the Black Cat Press and co-designer of this volume. According to the Printer's Note ? the page on which he signed ? this book was designed jointly by Middleton and Forgue, and printed by Forgue at the Black Cat Press on Strathmore Highway Book paper in April 1938. Forgue was not simply the printer of this book; he was a creative collaborator in its making. His signature here is that of a co-creator signing his own work. Forgue-signed Black Cat Press books are consistently valued by specialist dealers (ABAA and ILAB members) in the $75?$490 range depending on title and significance. ???????????????????????????????????? ABOUT THIS BOOK R. Hunter Middleton (1898?1985) was one of the most consequential American typeface designers of the 20th century. As Typographic Director of the Ludlow Typograph Company in Chicago for 47 years, he designed or adapted nearly 100 typefaces that shaped the visual landscape of American printing and advertising. In 1968 he received the Type Directors Club Medal ? the field's highest honor. Making Printers' Typefaces is Middleton's firsthand account of the complete process of creating metal typefaces ? from initial concept and drawing through punch-cutting, matrix-making, and type casting. It is widely regarded as one of the essential primary texts on the subject, and was conceived as the first in a planned series on the graphic arts. ???????????????????????????????????? TYPEFACE SPECIMEN PLATES The second half of the book is titled "A Showing of Typeface Alphabets Designed by the Author for Ludlow Matrices" ? 16 full-page plates displaying complete alphabets, numerals, and punctuation in typefaces designed by Middleton himself, printed directly from Ludlow matrices. Many of these became among the most widely used typefaces of the 20th century in advertising and commercial printing. Faces shown: Stellar Delphian Open Tempo Medium Tempo Heavy Tempo Heavy Inline Tempo Light & Medium Cursive Capitals Karnak Intermediate Karnak Heavy Garamond Bodoni Black Eusebieus Italic Umbra Eden Light Eden Bold Mandate Coronet Coronet and Mandate in particular became hugely influential script faces. Seeing them displayed here ? in the book written by the man who designed them, co-designed and printed by Forgue in 1938 ? makes this a singular document in American typographic history. ???????????????????????????????????? BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS - First edition, first printing - Small private press production ? exact print run unknown but certainly limited - Blue cloth-textured dust jacket stamped in silver - Text set in Linotype Granjon and Ludlow Garamond - Paper: Strathmore Highway Book - Co-designed and printed by Norman W. Forgue, The Black Cat Press, Chicago - Completed April 1938 - 36 pages of text + 16 full-page typeface specimen plates ???????????????????????????????????? CONDITION Dust Jacket: Near Fine. Vivid blue with silver stamping intact and bright. Minor wear at top of spine. No tears, chips, or fading. Interior: Clean and bright throughout. Signed by Norman W. Forgue in manuscript ink on the Printer's Note page. Specimen plates clean and sharp. No other markings, underlining, or foxing observed. Please review all photos carefully. Happy to provide additional images on request. Signed by Author.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 64. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1938 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 64.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1938. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 64 64.