The Evolution of Type

This book, which covers 100 landmark typefaces from the history of typographic design, reveals how the use of type has changed over time. Concise text describes the design history and usage of the face, and its long-term impact on the development of typefaces. Annotated enlargements show the new features that each typeface introduced, and highlight its most important design characteristics. General readers will enjoy learning about something they encounter every day—the history behind words they read in books and magazines, newspapers, or on websites. The author also addresses practical applications in many fields of graphic design.