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- The Life Story Of Frederic W. Goudy

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Behind The Type: The Life Story Of Frederic W. Goudy is a biographical book written by Bernard Lewis that explores the life and work of Frederic W. Goudy, a prominent type designer and printer in the early 20th century. The book delves into Goudy's personal life, his education, and his journey to becoming one of the most significant figures in typography.The author provides a detailed account of Goudy's career, including his early work as a freelance printer and his founding of the Village Press in 1903. The book also covers Goudy's collaborations with other notable designers and printers of his time, such as Bruce Rogers and William Morris.Throughout the book, Lewis provides insights into Goudy's creative process and the evolution of his design philosophy. He also discusses the impact of Goudy's work on the printing industry and the broader cultural landscape.Behind The Type: The Life Story Of Frederic W. Goudy is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most important figures in typography. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of printing, design, and typography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164475279
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 132
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 367 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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Behind The Type: The Life Story Of Frederic W. Goudy is a biographical book written by Bernard Lewis that explores the life and work of Frederic W. Goudy, a prominent type designer and printer in the early 20th century. The book delves into Goudy's personal life, his education, and his journey to becoming one of the most significant figures in typography.The author provides a detailed account of Goudy's career, including his early work as a freelance printer and his founding of the Village Press in 1903. The book also covers Goudy's collaborations with other notable designers and printers of his time, such as Bruce Rogers and William Morris.Throughout the book, Lewis provides insights into Goudy's creative process and the evolution of his design philosophy. He also discusses the impact of Goudy's work on the printing industry and the broader cultural landscape.Behind The Type: The Life Story Of Frederic W. Goudy is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most important figures in typography. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of printing, design, and typography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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