| November 10, 2007
New Vintage Type is another must-have title from Steven Heller and Gail Anderson. The work selection is beautiful and all pieces are accompanied by accessible information regarding type selection and historical comparisons.
The cover design is by Gail Anderson.
Jeff Matz for Lure Studio and Thomas Scott for Eye Noise, both have multiple pieces featured in the book. Congratulations.
“Retro is the new modern. And nowhere is that fact more evident than in typography, which today uses vintage type in ads, book and magazine design, movies, and everywhere words convey meaning. Viewers may not even realize that the type itself conveys mood, information, and a sense of style, but graphic designers know the power of vintage type. Now the world’s foremost historian of graphic design presents New Vintage Type, a remarkable rethinking and rediscovery of old and classic typefaces for today’s modern needs. Hundreds of amazing, astounding, and obscure examples from around the world are gathered here, organized into five historically and stylistically grouped sections: the Victorian Age, the Woodtype Era, Art Deco Style, Modern Movement, and the Eccentric Movement. With hundreds of lively and one-of-a-kind examples, plus informed, intriguing tex, New Vintage Type is the graphic designer's guide to choosing and using vintage type for maximum impact.” —from Watson-Gatpill publishers
Link: New Vintage Type: Classic Fonts for the Digital Age
Tags: books, steven heller, typography
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Andrea Cardenas
on December 13, 2007 “Can't wait to get a copy of this.” |
