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Specimens of 38 of the finest type families in the world are brought together in Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces, making it an invaluable reference tool for graphic designers, editors, art directors, production managers, desktop publishers, and students. Each type family is shown in display and text specimens with complete fonts including italic and bold variations; extended families such as Futura and Univers include additional type weights and widths. Each type family's section opens with a fullpage experimental design, created by an outstanding graphic designer to demonstrate its potential. The specimens are accompanied by a concise discussion of each type family's origins, charactertistics, and usage. Typographic specimens provide an opportunity to study typefaces, to select and plan typography, and to increase one's knowledge of letterforms. Drawing and tracing specimens remain excellent ways to understand type and create logos and other typographic designs. Study of specimens aids in the selection of fonts to be purchased for the font library. Typographic specimens introduce unfamiliar typefaces in printed form and aid in the development of connoisseurship. Comparative analysis of similar faces in printed form becomes possible. Over one hundred prominent designers and design educators were sent a ballot listing all major typefaces and were asked to vote for the type families that best fulfilled their personal criteria for typographic excellence. The typefaces contained in this book represent the results of this poll, providing a compendium of excellent typefaces that have stood the test of time.Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces will provide information, inspiration, and a keener knowledge of typography. AkzidenzGroteskAmerican TypewriterBaskervilleBemboBodoniBookmanCaledoniaCaslonCentaurCentury SchoolbookCheltenhamClarendonDidotFolioFranklin GothicFrutigerFuturaGalliardGill SansGaramondGoudy Old StyleHelveticaJansonKabelNews GothicOptimaPalatinoPerpetuaPlantinSabonSerifaStone SansStone SerifStymieTimes New RomanTrump MediaevalUniversZapf Book
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- Q: What is the content of 'Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces'? A: The book features specimens of 38 of the finest type families in the world, showcasing display and text specimens with complete fonts including italic and bold variations. It also includes discussions on each type family's origins, characteristics, and usage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Typographic Specimens: The Great Typefaces' is Philip B. Meggs.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 1, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What are some of the typefaces included in this book? A: Notable typefaces include Akzidenz-Grotesk, American Typewriter, Baskerville, Bodoni, Garamond, Helvetica, and Times New Roman, among others.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in typography? A: Yes, it serves as an invaluable reference tool for graphic designers, editors, and students, making it suitable for beginners and advanced users alike.
- Q: Does the book include visual examples of the typefaces? A: Yes, each type family is shown in display and text specimens, accompanied by full-page experimental designs created by graphic designers.
- Q: Can this book help in font selection for design projects? A: Absolutely, it aids in the selection of fonts for purchase and provides insights into typography for design projects.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is currently available in its first edition.