Eric Gill

An Essay on Typography (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141393568
author:: Eric Gill
format:: Mass Market Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 11 x 1.3 x 18 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography, Graphic Arts, Typography
Condition:: New
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Eric Gill's Essay on Typography explores the intersection of art and culture, arguing that typography is as beautiful as any other form of creative expression. This influential work celebrates the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age and offers a unique perspective on the power of design to shape our understanding of the world. Written by a sculptor, engraver, printmaker, and creator of iconic typefaces, Gill's essay is both a personal manifesto and a thought-provoking treatise. With clarity, humility, and a touch of humour, he makes a compelling case for the importance of typography in modern life. First published in 2013, this book has had a lasting impact on graphic design, influencing generations of designers to come.

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