Specimen books issued by typefounders to show their styles of type available for sale also revealed a lot about the reading habits, politics, amusements and whimsies of the British and North American founders in the nineteenth century. Combing typographic scholarship and literary criticism, Alastair Johnston presents and discusses hundreds of examples of texts that show the founders' interests and preoccupations, from the arcane to the mundane.
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Specimen books issued by typefounders to show their styles of type available for sale also revealed a lot about the reading habits, politics, amusements and whimsies of the British and North American founders in the nineteenth century. Combing typographic scholarship and literary criticism, Alastair Johnston presents and discusses hundreds of examples of texts that show the founders' interests and preoccupations, from the arcane to the mundane.
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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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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.