(Hardback)

Of equal appeal to general readers, designers and typographers, this book is a vibrant cultural guide to fifty of the most remarkable typefaces.

(Paperback)

Type is the bridge between writer and reader, between thought and understanding. This book treats typography as a measure of history. It is a guide through the history of letters and a study of their power. From fashion through propaganda and the development of mass literacy, it shows how typography has changed our world.