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Behind the Typefaces You Thought You Knew

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Warning: this book may cause you to rethink your default typeface settings.
Back to Font uncovers the secrets and lives behind 16 of the most famous typefaces. It answers all sorts of questions you might never have thought to ask before. Like: who were their 'parents' and where were they 'born'? What's pretty and interesting about them, and what isn't? How are the typefaces used (and abused), and where can you find them 'in the wild'? Most importantly, these chatty and opinionated insights will help you decide whether to kiss, marry or kill each typeface.
Who knew type could provoke such controversy? (We did.)

Featuring:
Times New Roman / Gill Sans / Futura / Bodoni / Goudy / Baskerville / Akzidenz Grotesk /
Mrs Eaves / Trajan / Novarese / Bell Centennial / Foundry Sterling / Transport /
Zapf Dingbats / Univers / Papyrus

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Authors:
Nottingham, Anitra|Phillips, Jason
Year Published:
2025
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
Illustrations Note:
265
ISBN:
9781529438703
Number of Pages:
176
Publication Date:
31/07/2025
Publisher:
Quercus Publishing
Language:
English
Imprint:
Laurence King Publishing
SKU:
9781529438703

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