A Tally of Types. Edited by Brooke Crutchley

MORISON, Stanley

Published by At the University Press, Cambridge, 1973

About this Item

Revised Edition. tall octavo, black cloth in dust jacket. (138) pp. At the University Press, This landmark book, first published in 1953 in a private keepsake edition and here revised and expanded, remains an indispensable reference for students of book design. It presents Stanley Morison at his best: opinionated, eclectic, offering his characteristic blend of erudition and insight. A Tally of Types discusses twenty different faces, many cut under Morison's direct supervision, and most of them now translated into digital settings. This is the real history behind the letters: who first cut them, how they were used (and should be used), and how the modern versions became accessible. Each essay is set in the typeface it discusses, making the book an exciting visual adventure as well as a teaching tool of primary importance. A few short tears to jacket, else fine. tall octavo, black cloth in dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 33591

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Tally of Types. Edited by Brooke Crutchley

Publisher: At the University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: Revised Edition.