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Jan Tschichold: A Life in Typography

Jan Tschichold: A Princeton Architectural Press Publication: A Life in Typography

by Ruari McLean

German type and book designer Jan Tschichold (1902-1974) revolutionized modern typography through his bold, asymmetrical designs and use of sanserif typography, both inspired by the work of the Bauhaus. He proclaimed his new design philosophy through a series of articles and books, including Die neue Typographie, published in Berlin in 1928. His international renown came largely as a... (more)

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“Of all books I own on typography, this little gem stands out. Is not a manual of how-to, is not a philosophical treatise, is not an analysis of form... It is simply an evening-worth of reading about the life of someone that absolutely loves typography.

Jan Tschichold was an artisan that understood the importance of understatement and clarity in form... and of the importance of the environment AROUND the type. Such as negative space, page composition, proper kerning, leading... Even...”

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