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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 key 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.

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9781780679761

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Visual History of Type is such a great resource. -- JAKE DUGARD * LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY *

Visual History of Type is such a great resource. -- JAKE DUGARD * LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY * The examples in this book are very helpful for teaching about the history of type and the differences between styles and families of type. It serves as a creative resource. The breadth of information is very impressive. * SUSANNA HERRMANN - SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY *

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Paul McNeil is a co-founder of MuirMcNeil, specializing in typography, systems and information design, and works as a Senior Lecturer in Typography at the London College of Communication, where he was Course Leader, MA Contemporary Typographic Media from 2010 to 2015.

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