Jan Tschichold : A Life in Typography by Ruari McLean - 1997

Princeton Architectural Press, 1997-12-01. 1. hardcover. Used: Good.

Princeton Architectural Press, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9781568980843

Princeton Architectural Press, 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9781568980843

Princeton Architectural Press, 1997. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 128 pages. 9-182 by 9-1/2 inches. Life and work of the influential typographer, richly illustrated with his work. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in wrappers (paperback). German type and book designer Jan Tschichold (1902-1974) revolutionized modern typography through his bold, asymmetrical designs and use of sanserif typography, both inspired by the work of the Bauhaus. He proclaimed his new design philosophy through a series of articles and books, including Die neue Typographie, published in Berlin in 1928. His international renown came largely as a result of his redesign of Penguin's entire series of paperback novels just after World War II. Any graphic designer practicing today owes a debt to Tschichold's innovation.Jan Tschichold: A Life in Typography offers a concise biography of Tschichold, accompanied by numerous examples of his vast body of work. It serves as an introduction to Tschichold for those who are… Read More

[New York]: Princeton Architectural Press, 1997. First Edition, First Printing, with complete number line. Paperback. Very Good+. Wraps; small square 4to; pp. 128, illustrated in b/w and color. Covers rubbed and faintly dust-soiled; spine a bit sunned, extending just a bit onto front panel. Text block is bright and clean. Includes a bibliography and index.

Princeton Architectural Press, 1997-12-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!