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The types of Jean Jannon at the Imprimerie royale

The types of Jean Jannon at the Imprimerie royale

It is well known that the ‘Garamond’ types, of which the use was revived at the Imprimerie nationale, Paris, during the 20th century, were based on some that had been cast from a set of early matrices for three sizes that were known as the caractères... 

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Type held in the hand

Type held in the hand

Type, as we know, is something that you can pick up and hold in your hand. But there are fewer opportunities for doing this now than ever before, and our fading familiarity with the way type was made in the past can make for puzzles that are not easy... 

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Elzevir letter

Elzevir letter

Anyone who handles English books of the early 18th century comes across the phrase ‘Elzevir letter’ in the booksellers’ lists that are often added. It refers to publications that are set in types that are small but elegant, and (it is implied) they... 

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La Presse gets Squared Away

La Presse gets Squared Away

Established in 1884, La Presse is one of the largest newspapers in Montr?al, Qu?bec with a circulation of over 200,000 copies and a reported “reach” of over 800,000 a week, and, like all newspapers, La Presse has online and mobile counterparts... 

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Course reading lists

Course reading lists

Next week, three classes of mine will begin. Over the last couple of years, I’ve handed out a two-page list of books I recommend to students, or e-mailed a PDF around. Next week, three classes of mine will begin. Over the last couple of years,... 

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Course reading lists

Course reading lists

Next week, three classes of mine will begin. Over the last couple of years, I’ve handed out a two-page list of books I recommend to students, or e-mailed a PDF around. Next week, three classes of mine will begin. Over the last couple of years,... 

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Slanted #15

Slanted #15

I’ve had a copy of Slanted magazine’s newest issue on my desk for weeks. The pals over at MAGMA Brand Design were very kind to send me a copy, and I enjoyed flipping through the issue very much. I’ve had a copy of Slanted magazine’s... 

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Core77 Design Award 2011: Vintage iPod Dock, Notable for DIY / Hack / Mod

Core77 Design Award 2011: Vintage iPod Dock, Notable for DIY / Hack / Mod

Over the next months we will be highlighting award-winning projects and ideas from this year’s Core77 Design Awards! For full details on the project, jury commenting and more information about the awards program, go to Core77DesignAwards.com Designer:... 

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Philippe Nicolas

Philippe Nicolas

I’ve long been an admirer of the awesome slab serifs of Bang-bang , a font by Turin-based French designer  Philippe Nicolas . He has some excellent illustration and design in his portfolio to complement his typography . Advertise here with BSA... 

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New Logo Design for StudioMovies.tv  

New Logo Design for StudioMovies.tv  

Advertise here with BSA Here is the new logo we created for StudioMovies, a French-based filming company. Click HERE to read more! At StudioMovies they specialise in filming and producing high quality wedding videos using latest HD technology Advertise... 

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