One of the most peculiar classes of lierature in the 19th century was the specimen book, issued by typefounders to show the styles of type available for sale. This entertaining survey combines typographic scholarship and literary criticism to discuss hundreds of examples of text, from the arcane to the mundane and the texts can be read with a poetic as well as a typographic sensibility.
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One of the most peculiar classes of lierature in the 19th century was the specimen book, issued by typefounders to show the styles of type available for sale. This entertaining survey combines typographic scholarship and literary criticism to discuss hundreds of examples of text, from the arcane to the mundane and the texts can be read with a poetic as well as a typographic sensibility.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 071234702X. Slight wear to spine, corners and edges. Spine intact and uncreased. Dustjacket clean, undamaged, slight wear. Very slight discolouration to top and bottom book block edges.; 213 pages; This exploration of alphabets takes the reader on a captivating journey on the evolution of written symbols. From ancient scripts to modern languages, Johnston weaves a narrative that delves into the significance, aesthetics, and cultural nuances of each letter. His work is a testament to the rich tapestry of human communication.
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Good. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, and other accessories may not be included.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780712347020.