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In *Just My Type*, Simon Garfield invites readers on a gathering of typographic history, personalities, and the hidden forces that shape the way we write and read. From the invention of movable type to the aesthetics of contemporary digital typography, Garfield blends narrative storytelling with clear explanations of design principles. He explores how fonts influence communication, branding, and culture, and shares anecdotes about famous typographers, the stories behind iconic typefaces, and the evolving dialogue between form and function in the age of the internet.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Simon Garfield
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