The Stroke. Theory of Writing. Translated by Peter Enneson

Noordzij, Gerrit

ISBN 10: 0907259308 / ISBN 13: 9780907259305

Published by Hyphen Press, London, 2005

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8°. 86 Seiten mit zahlreichen S/W-Abb. (Schriftproben, graphische Darstellungen), Broschur. - Die niederländische Erstausgabe des Werks ist 1985 erschienen. "This translation of Gerrit Noordzij's 'De streek: theorie van het schrift' is based on its 1991 printing" (S. 84, 'A Note on the Translation'). - Mit Index der Schriftstellen. - Der Umschlag minimal berieben. Ein sehr schönes Exemplar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Stroke. Theory of Writing. Translated by Peter Enneson
• Publisher: Hyphen Press, London
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0907259308
• ISBN 13: 9780907259305
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Sehr gut

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Synopsis

Appearing for the first time in an English-language edition, The Stroke puts forward a genuine theory of writingthat is, the concepts behind letters on the page, whether by pen, pencil, or brush. Concerned not with art calligraphy and beautiful forms, The Stroke is a description of the phenomenon of letters and how they are made in writing. Starting from basic principles, Noordzij begins with the white space that creates definition by surrounding letters. Then, using simple geometrical concepts, he describes in minute detail how the strokes of writing can be formed. His theory serves to repair the split that grew up, with the invention of printing, between written and typographic letters. With The Stroke, Noordzij can be seen as a prophet of digital typography committed to freeing typefaces from the constraints of their embodiment in metal.