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ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom] Softcover Type is the bridge between writer and reader, between thought and understanding. Type is the message bearer: an art-form that impinges upon every literate being and yet for most of its history it has conformed to the old adage that 'good typography should be invisible', it should not distract with its own personality. It was only at the end of the nineteenth century that designers slowly realised that they could say as much with their lettering as writers could with their words. Form, of course, carries as much meaning as content. Now, anyone within reach of a computer and its limitless database of fonts has the same power. "Type: The Secret History of Letters" tells its story for the first time, treating typography as a hidden measure of our history. From the tempestuous debate about its beginnings in the fifteenth century, to the invention of our most contemporary lettering, Simon Loxley, with the skill of a novelist, tells of the people and events behind our letters. How did Johann Gutenberg, in late 1438, come to think of printing? Does Baskerville have anything to do with Sherlock Holmes? Why did the Nazis re-invent Blackletter? What is a Zapf? "Type" is a guide through the history of our letters and a study of their power. From fashion through propaganda and the development of mass literacy, Loxley shows how typography has cha ...
Continnuum-3PL 2006 Trade paperback May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom] Softcover Type is the bridge between writer and reader, between thought and understanding. Type is the message bearer: an art-form that impinges upon every literate being and yet for most of its history it has conformed to the old adage that 'good typography should be invisible', it should not distract with its own personality. It was only at the end of the nineteenth century that designers slowly realised that they could say as much with their lettering as writers could with their words. Form, of course, carries as much meaning as content. Now, anyone within reach of a computer and its limitless database of fonts has the same power. "Type: The Secret History of Letters" tells its story for the first time, treating typography as a hidden measure of our history. From the tempestuous debate about its beginnings in the fifteenth century, to the invention of our most contemporary lettering, Simon Loxley, with the skill of a novelist, tells of the people and events behind our letters. How did Johann Gutenberg, in late 1438, come to think of printing? Does Baskerville have anything to do with Sherlock Holmes? Why did the Nazis re-invent Blackletter? What is a Zapf? "Type" is a guide through the history of our letters and a study of their power. From fashion through propaganda and the development of mass literacy, Loxley shows how typography has cha ...
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwills nonprofit mission! [Seattle, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B.Tauris] Softcover ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. [Milton Keynes, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. [Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
I.B.Tauris. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 03/31/2006 I.B.Tauris ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [GB]
I.B. Tauris 2006 Paperback Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. [Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. [Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. [Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. [Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited, Date: 2006. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2006. I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited, Date: 2006. Paperback. As New. Disclaimer:An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2006. I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited, Date: 2006. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2006. I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: Continnuum-3PL] Softcover Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9 [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
London: I.B. Tauris, Date: 2006. Paperback. First few upper page corners are faintly bumped - otherwise very good throughout. TS. Paperback. Very Good. Used. 2006. I.B. Tauris ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [GB]
Continnuum-3PL, Date: 2006-12-01. Paperback. Good. Book is in good condition. Slight discolouration to the page edges. 2006. Continnuum-3PL ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [GB]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: Continnuum-3PL] Softcover Book is in good condition. Slight discolouration to the page edges. [Doncaster, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
I.B.Tauris. Very Good. Date: 2006. Trade Paperback. 1845110285 Pages are clean, bright and tight. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. Generously illustrated throughout. . 2006. I.B.Tauris ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B.Tauris] Softcover Pages are clean, bright and tight. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. Generously illustrated throughout. [Anaheim, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
London And New York I. B. Tauris 2006 Softcover Very Good 1845110285. Corners of front cover slightly bent. Pages unmarked.; 9.0 X 6.1 X 0.8 inches; 256 pages.
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I. B. Tauris, London And New York] Softcover Corners of front cover slightly bent. Pages unmarked. ; 9.0 X 6.1 X 0.8 inches; 256 pages [Portland, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
Continnuum-3PL 2006 Trade paperback Good Ships same day or next business day! UPS shipping available (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Used sticker and some writing and/or highlighting. Used books may not include working access code. Used books will not include dust jackets.
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover Ships same day or next business day! UPS shipping available (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Used sticker and some writing and/or highlighting. Used books may not include working access code. Used books will not include dust jackets. [Columbia, MO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
I.B. Tauris 03/31/2006 Paperback Good Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I.B. Tauris] Softcover Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase. [Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1845110285, ISBN13: 9781845110284, [publisher: I. B. Tauris, London] Softcover Soft cover. 23.5x15.5cm. viii+248 pages. SPINE HAS A LIGHT CREASE. Front cover has a vertical crease. Clean & tight. No inscriptions. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref J11 [Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
I. B. Tauris, Date: 2006-05-25. Paperback. Used:Good. 2006. I. B. Tauris ISBN 1845110285 9781845110284 [US]
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