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Highlights
- The first wooden letters for typographic reproduction on posters were craft-produced in the 18th century.
- Author(s): Dominique Carre
- 206 Pages
- Art, Graphic Arts
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About the Book
"The first wooden letters were craft-produced in the 18th century. Their use spread with the expansion of commercial advertising in the 1820s; production was mechanised and new types with increased visibility were created. In addition to dated products, series of surprisingly 'modern' types were developed that could be compared with those generated by the 'new' digital typography. The republication of this catalogue demonstrates that letters, like buildings, incarnate the spirit of an age, while preserving a timeless quality that constitutes a lasting source of inspiration."--Book Synopsis
The first wooden letters for typographic reproduction on posters were craft-produced in the 18th century. Their use spread with the expansion of commercial advertising in the 1820s; production was mechanized and new types with increased visibility were created. In addition to dated products, series of surprisingly "modern" types were developed that could be com-pared with those generated by the "new" digital typography. This republication of the 1860s catalogue "Specimen de caracteres en bois de la maison Bonnet" demonstrates that letters, like buildings, incarnate the spirit of an age, while preserving a timeless quality that constitutes a lasting source of inspiration.Dimensions (Overall): 11.5 Inches (H) x 9.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Graphic Arts
Genre: Art
Number of Pages: 206
Publisher: Gingko Press
Theme: Typography
Format: Hardcover
Author: Dominique Carre
Language: English
Street Date: December 10, 2019
TCIN: 1003345107
UPC: 9781584232667
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-1155
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 2.8 pounds
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