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Albertus by Simon Garfield

The Biography of a Typeface
Imprint: WW Norton & Co

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Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and whimsical-renowned as the typeface of London Street signs, David Bowie albums, and Star Wars movie posters. Best-selling author Simon Garfield charts the story of the creation of Albertus, its innumerable and vibrant uses, and the erratic brilliance of its designer, as recounted by Wolpe's children. Through his exploration of this singular font, Garfield grapples with one of the most fundamental artistic questions: What makes great art not only survive but flourish in each new age and medium?



About the Author
Simon Garfield is the author of seventeen acclaimed works of nonfiction, including the international bestsellers Just My Type, On the Map, and Mauve. He lives in London.


Book Information
ISBN 9781324086222
Author Simon Garfield
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Series The ABC of Fonts Series

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Subtitle:
The Biography of a Typeface
Series:
The ABC of Fonts Series
Imprint:
WW Norton & Co

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