The opening plates transport you to the Netherlands and England, where the first great typefounders—including Christoffel van Dijck and William Caslon—refined the Venetian ideals of Jenson and Griffo. You see the weight stress shifting from diagonal to vertical. The stunning reproductions of are a highlight, showing how the "Old Style" serif became the backbone of English printing.
Features work from inscription carvers, calligraphers, and sign writers. Book Features Type A Visual History Of Typefaces And Graphic Styles Vol 1
Learn more about the specific fonts and specimens included in this volume at I Love Typography The opening plates transport you to the Netherlands
Beyond letters, it showcases borders, ornaments, initial letters, decorations, and lithographic examples. it showcases borders