The Visual History of Type，字体视觉历史

Hardcover: 672 pages

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing (September 26, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1780679769

ISBN-13: 978-1780679761

Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 2.2 x 12 inches

《字体视觉历史》是对十五世纪中叶到至今的印刷活动中出现的主要字体进行了全面详细的调查。按时间顺序排列提供背景资料，超过320个字体以其原始类型样本或最早的印刷字体显示。每个条目都由简短的历史和字体的关键特征的描述组合。这本书将是其领域中的最好的出版物，吸引了平面设计师、教育家、历史学家和设计学生。它也是专业字体设计师和学生的重要资源。

The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of defining characteristics of the typeface.

This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians, and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type.