J. Van Krimpen on Designing and Devising Type
Published by Typophiles and A.A. Balkema (Capetown)
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Katherine Small Gallery, Somerville, MA, U.S.A.Katherine Small Gallery
AbeBooks seller since March 17, 2026
Condition: Used
US$ 200.00
Quantity: 1 available
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We learned about printing and typography in a foundry that could cast just about any typeface we wanted-except those by Jan van Krimpen. So, his were the types we wanted most of all. (They had the mats for Van Dijck, but, meh.) Anyway, coveting what one can't have can either make aserial killer or an admirer. In this case we're just fans of Jan van Krimpen-especially his book design and postage stamps. But this book is about his typefaces. Written in his own words, this grouchy little book tells the story of each of his faces, their successes, and their shortcomings. Dust jacket has a tiny tear and faded spine and some creases, but we'll put it in protective mylar so it shines. Otherwise perfect. 454.
Seller Inventory # 39486426775725
Bibliographic details
- Title
- J. Van Krimpen on Designing and Devising Type
- Author
- Jan van Krimpen
- Publisher
- Typophiles and A.A. Balkema (Capetown)
- Condition
- Used
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Item weight
- 454 grams
- Dimensions
- 4.5 × 7 inches
Katherine Small Gallery
Somerville, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 17, 2026
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| Item | 2 to 8 business days | 1 to 3 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.01 | US$ 9.01 |
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Small exhibits about graphic design, typography, and lettering. Also, a bookstore. Visit us at [https://ksmallgallery.com/] or in real life in Somerville (next to Boston and Cambridge), Massachusetts.
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Kat Ran Press, Inc.
108 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA U.S.A. 02143
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