Meisterbuch der Schrift

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This one is a comprehensive source book of the most beautiful type and letters of all time (up to 1952) selected by Jan Tschichold, the internationally renowned typographer and master of lettering. It contains only letters of timeless and lasting beauty—the true mainsprings of the art of lettering. One hundred and seventy-six type specimens are presented, shown in complete alphabets wherever possible. In the introductory text of 48 pages, the Tschichold provides a perceptive analysis of letter forms—but he does it in German. The type specimens are handsomely reproduced, most in their original size. Every alphabet has been specially arranged by the author and forms a well-balanced graphic design. Many of the outstanding historical sources appear better here than in the often poorly printed originals. In such cases, the author has knowingly retouched photographs of the originals to make their beauty fully apparent. An invaluable source book for graphic designers, typographers, calligraphers, and all those who work with letters. And it comes from the library of Inge Druckrey.