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Albertus: The Biography of a Typeface
Hardcover
Series: The ABC of Fonts
General DesignArt & Popular CultureTypography & Calligraphy
Publisher Price: $22.99
ISBN13: 9781324086222
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: Oct 22 2024
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.70 Width: 4.80 Depth: 7.40
Language: English
Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and whimsical--renowned as the typeface of London Street signs, David Bowie albums, and Star Wars movie posters. In this unique celebration, best-selling author Simon Garfield charts the story of the creation of Albertus, its innumerable and vibrant uses, and the erratic brilliance of its designer, as recounted by Wolpe's children. Through his exploration of this singular font, Garfield grapples with one of the most fundamental artistic questions: what makes great art not only survive but flourish in each new age and medium?
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