TYPE’s first event, a one-day conference in New York May 25, devoted to the typography, photography, and design of Rolling Stone. Meet the people who made it, hear how they did it, and find out what they learned along the way.
All in History of Type
THE TREASURE OF ST. BRIDE—PART II
Treasure, indeed. With the help of type designer Paul Barnes, we gained access to hidden gems in the basement of St. Bride Library. Here are sharp photographs of some of the most important punches and matrices at the time of the Industrial Revolution. They were saved from extinction by long-time Librarian, James Mosely. Take a look at the business-end of the first slabs and sans serif typefaces.
Caslon’s Rounded Ornamented takes a trip
A reader in Mumbai, Tanya George, gives some feedback to TYPE No. 1, in the form of linocut of a punch at St. Bride. Via Twitter.
THE TREASURE OF ST. BRIDE: PART I
Vincent Winter, a typographer and photographer in Paris, went to St. Bride Library in London and was bowled over. He shows in text and pictures what its collection is like—an amazing mass of type, books on type, publications and printing materials. Its sweet spot is the British foundries that rapidly changed the design of type in the 19th century. There is not enough room to display all of it, but if you’re nice to the very knowledgeable librarians, you can get a peek.
Dwiggins: The Designer’s Designer
Find out why Bruce Kennett has spent the last 45 years fascinated by the man that coined the term “Graphic Designer” and his passion for life.
Type Over Time: The TDC Turns 70
The Type Directors Club celebrates 70 years with a can't-miss one-day event that looks at the past and future of this esteemed organization.
The Typography of “The New Yorker”
Find out what makes “The New Yorker” look like “The New Yorker” in this live video from their Art Director.