The Visual History Of Type

by Paul McNeil
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  • ID: 5915
  • Added: 2025-10-26
  • Updated: 2025-10-26
  • ISBN: 9781780679761
  • Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
  • Published: 2017-09-26
  • Reviews: 1

The Visual History of Type is an extensive and detailed exploration of the major typefaces developed since the invention of movable type in the mid-15th century. This book showcases over 320 typefaces through their original type specimens or earliest printings, each accompanied by a brief history and description of its key characteristics. Arranged chronologically, it provides a contextual understanding of the development of typography over the centuries. This definitive work is not only a visual feast but also a significant resource for graphic designers, educators, historians, and design students. It serves as a genuine reference work, inviting readers to peruse it for pleasure or study, making it an essential addition to any design library.

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Creative Review · 2017-09-04
comprehensive 4.50

A comprehensive survey of over 320 typefaces, displayed in their original type specimens or earliest printing.

This book offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the history of typefaces, showcasing over 320 typefaces in their original forms. The reviewer appreciates the depth of the survey and the historical context provided. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of typography. The reviewer finds it to be a well-researched and visually engaging exploration of type history.

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    In The Visual History of Type, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing.

    A comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type.

    The Visual History of Type is a definitive survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing.

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