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Fine Specimens (A Showcase of Contemporary Type Design)
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Product Details
Author:
Elliot Jay Stocks
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
216
Publisher:
Rockport Publishers (March 10, 2026)
Imprint:
Rockport Publishers
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780760398913
ISBN-10:
0760398917
Weight:
32.8oz
Dimensions:
9.1" x 10.55"
File:
hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P9867115_03232026-20260323.xml
List Price:
$40.00
Country of Origin:
Singapore
Pub Discount:
65
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$30.80
Publisher Identifier:
P-QUARTO
Discount Code:
A
Case Pack:
12
Folder:
hbgusa
Overview
Find visual inspiration and intellectual stimulation in this stunning showcase of contemporary type design.
Typography is the foundation of visual communication, shaping everything from branding and editorial layouts to digital interfaces and environmental graphics. Fine Specimens is an exquisitely curated collection that highlights the best modern typefaces from leading type foundries around the world, offering both a riveting visual exploration and an intellectual journey into the art of the letterform.
With carefully selected type specimens and striking layouts, this book celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography. Accompanied by insightful essays from renowned designers and writers, Fine Specimens portrays the vital role of typography in today’s design landscape.
Inside, you’ll find:
More than just a type specimen book, Fine Specimens is a celebration of typography as an art form—an essential addition to any designer’s library.
Typography is the foundation of visual communication, shaping everything from branding and editorial layouts to digital interfaces and environmental graphics. Fine Specimens is an exquisitely curated collection that highlights the best modern typefaces from leading type foundries around the world, offering both a riveting visual exploration and an intellectual journey into the art of the letterform.
With carefully selected type specimens and striking layouts, this book celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography. Accompanied by insightful essays from renowned designers and writers, Fine Specimens portrays the vital role of typography in today’s design landscape.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Exceptional type specimens from the most influential type foundries around the world
- Thoughtful essays on typography’s role in branding, editorial design, and digital interfaces
- Visually stunning examples of type in action, demonstrating the power of well-crafted fonts
More than just a type specimen book, Fine Specimens is a celebration of typography as an art form—an essential addition to any designer’s library.
