Publisher's Synopsis
Printing Types V2: Their History, Forms, And Use, A Study In Survivals is a comprehensive book written by Daniel Berkeley Updike in 1922. The book focuses on the history, forms, and use of printing types, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the subject. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of printing types. The first section provides an overview of the history of printing types, tracing their evolution from the earliest days of printing to the present day. The second section covers the various forms of printing types, including serif, sans-serif, and script fonts. The third section of the book is dedicated to the use of printing types, exploring the different ways in which they can be used to create effective and aesthetically pleasing designs. This section also includes practical advice for designers and printers, such as how to choose the right typeface for a particular project and how to set type effectively. Throughout the book, Updike draws on his extensive knowledge of printing and typography to provide readers with a comprehensive and authoritative account of printing types. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of different typefaces, making it a valuable resource for designers, printers, and anyone interested in the history and use of printing types. Overall, Printing Types V2: Their History, Forms, And Use, A Study In Survivals is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and craft of 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.
