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This well-written autobiography of the renowned book designer, author and typographer captures a fascinating life and a remarkable era in British publishing. McLean's compelling story begins with his birth in the Scottish lowlands, and describes his school days at Oxford, the war years as a British officer on a French submarine, and his introduction into the London publishing scene. Along the way, we meet the "movers and shakers" of Britian's post-war publishing world as he built his career.
Through McLean's eyes we are treated to a unique view of the bygone period of Great Britian's publishing history. Co-published with The British Library.
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- PublisherOak Knoll Pr
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1884718965
- ISBN 13 9781884718960
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages216
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True to Type : A Typographical Autobiography [new, in publisher's shrinkwrap]
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). First Edition. New Castle, Delaware / London: Oak Knoll Press / Werner Shaw, 2000. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2000. First Edition. Foreword by Colin Banks. From the publisher: "The autobiography of a book and magazine designer who played a central role in British graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s, who edited and designed MOTIF (1958-1967) and who wrote the THAMES AND HUDSON MANUAL OF TYPOGRAPHY This well-written autobiography of the renowned book designer, author and typographer captures a fascinating life and a remarkable era in British publishing. McLean's compelling story begins with his birth in the Scottish lowlands, and describes his school days at Oxford, the war years as a British officer on a French submarine, and his introduction into the London publishing scene. Along the way, we meet the movers and shakers of Britain's post-war publishing world as he built his career. Through McLean's eyes we are treated to a unique view of the bygone period of Great Britain's publishing history." Includes a checklist of books written, compiled or translated by Ruari McLean. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped blue cloth. Complete with pristine dust jacket. . First Edition. Hardcover. New/New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). 8vo. xvi, 216pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 018995
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