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Synopsis
""Good typography should be invisible"", so goes the old maxim--the typeface should carry the message, but not distract with its own personality. But if you've ever wondered how type was developed, exactly what a Goudy Friar is, or if Baskerville has anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, then Type will answer these questions and more. This is the story of the faces behind type, letters and typography: it tells of the passions and obsessions of its creators, of war, persecution and political upheaval, of business and technological breakthrough, of rivalry, death and disinterment. With the skill of a novelist, Simon Loxley weaves the story of letters through the history of our time. From Gutenberg's first moveable type to the internet, type has grown out of ambition, jealousy, desire, treachery and love. Never again will you look at your letters, your bank statements or your books in the same way.
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Simon Loxley is a practicing typographer, designer and teacher.
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Type: The Secret History of Letters
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2004
ISBN 10: 1850433976
ISBN 13: 9781850433972
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Type is fashion, type is history. From Gurenberg's first moveable type to the Internet, Simon Loxley weaves the story of letters through the history of our time. Type has grown out of ambition, jealousy, desire, treachery and love. Never again will you look at your letters, your bank statements, or your books in the same way. Seller Inventory # 00101982573
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. With dust jacket. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 1850433976-11-1-12_29
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1850433976I4N10
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I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited, 2004
ISBN 10: 1850433976
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP93712719
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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.1850433976.G
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Type: The Secret History of Letters
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ISBN 10: 1850433976
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Type is fashion, type is history. From Gurenberg's first moveable type to the Internet, Simon Loxley weaves the story of letters through the history of our time. Type has grown out of ambition, jealousy, desire, treachery and love. Never again will you look at your letters, your bank statements, or your books in the same way. Seller Inventory # CIN1850433976G
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