Left to Their Own Devices

Published by The Typophiles

About this Item

It can be helpful to see how different people solve the same problem. What's the problem here? The barely 5-years-old Typophiles needed a device-or, a logo. This fat little brick holds 150 solutions to the problem. Problem solvers include Angelo, Eichenberg, Fass, Goudy, Menhart, Ritchie, Rogers, Ruzicka, Schiller, and Reynolds Stone. There are all sorts of names you'd expect and some surprising ones. Many marks are in color. Valenti Angelo's is in a few colors plus gold. It's a total sweetheart. Dwiggins designed the binding. The whole thing is delightful. Bookplate of Doc Leslie on inside cover. The book is otherwise immaculate. The jacket shows slight wear and the spine is darkened. The slipcase is fine. Includes "Concerning a Signum Signorum" which encouraged people to vote for their favorite mark. Also included is a piece celebrating Goudy's hundredth type design. We don't know if was included with the book when published or just stuck in by a previous owner. Either way, you can have it (if you get the book). 907.

Seller Inventory # 48182750576880

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Left to Their Own Devices
• Publisher: The Typophiles
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 907 grams