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- Women's Type: Shaping Letters, Shaping HistoryFrutiger, Garamond, Renner - these are the names of typographers renowned in the industry for their iconic typefaces.
- About the Author: Sophie Wilken is a graduate of the HAWK in Hildesheim, Germany in the field of graphic design and branding design.
- 224 Pages
- Art, Graphic Arts
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Book Synopsis
Women's Type: Shaping Letters, Shaping History
Frutiger, Garamond, Renner - these are the names of typographers renowned in the industry for their iconic typefaces. But where are female typographers? Despite significant contributions, the field remains dominated by men, both in perception and recognition.
The author delves into this phenomenon of underrepresentation, aiming to enhance the visibility of female typographers and their typefaces while amplifying their creative voices within the industry. Alongside her exploration of the topic, the book showcases an inspiring collection of typefaces by talented women, each accompanied by a short biography. It is an invaluable resource for discovering typefaces when searching for fonts and highlights how female typographers continue to reshape and redefine the art of type design.
About the Author
Sophie Wilken is a graduate of the HAWK in Hildesheim, Germany in the field of graphic design and branding design. She was awarded the STEIDL/HAWK Book Design Book Design for her final thesis and her specialisation in book design.