Typographic Variations designed by Hermann Zapf on themes in contemporary book design and typography in 78 book- and title-pages

Zapf, Hermann; Paul Standard, G.K. Schauer. and Charles Peignot, prefaces

Published by Museum Books, New York, 1964

About this Item

Hardcover. Number 254 of 500 copies and signed by Hermann Zapf on the colophon. This is an interesting and informative work on typography and title page design. There are 78 book and title pages, some bound in and others inserted. In his preface, Paul Standard of New York wrote: The typographer's true task is to bring to each book the grace, distinction and convenience proper to its content; and to make the title and every other part mutually reflect each other." A description of each of the title pages is included following the samples of typographic design. Bound is grayish green paper covers with a vellum spine with gilt titling. Ownership signature of Bernard Klem in ink to free front endpaper. Short closed tear to bottom of title page, else in near fine condition with light sunning to covers. No slipcase. Measures 8.5 x 12 inches. Unpaginated. PRINTARTS/100324.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Typographic Variations designed by Hermann Zapf on themes in contemporary book design and typography in 78 book- and title-pages
• Publisher: Museum Books, New York
• Publication Date: 1964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed
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