Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c.
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Description
Every bibliophile and designer has the 1874 type specimen book, Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type and Borders, on their list of favourite books – its beauty, craftsmanship, and accidental concrete poetry are marvel-worthy. But the true marvel is that this stunning volume has not yet been republished – until now.
Considered one of the most beautiful books in the world, this new volume will have immediate appeal to graphic designers, artists, artisans, and anyone with a wicked sense of humour. With its beautiful antique typography, playful design, and masterful multi-coloured printing, ‘Specimens’ is considered the most stylised and wild specimen book of its kind.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 252 × 330 mm |
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| Author | Esther K. Smith |
| Author Bio | Esther K. Smith stitches artist books and makes collaborative limited editions at Purgatory Pie Press with hand-typographer Dikko Faust and other artists and writers. She has exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, London's Victoria & Albert Museum, Museum of Modern Art, The National Gallery of Art, London's Tate, the Walker, and the Whitney Museum. |
| ISBN | 9780847858682 |
| Number of Pages | 120 |
