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Deco Type presents a richly illustrated survey of Art Deco lettering, gathered from vintage specimen sheets, catalogs, and commercial design artifacts spanning Germany, France, Japan, Holland, Italy, Russia, Eastern Europe, and the United States. The book highlights how the era’s stylish aesthetic permeated typography, with bold, machine-age typefaces such as Vulcan and Metropolis. Heller and Fili curate a collection of historically significant, often overlooked typographic works, offering designers and enthusiasts an inspirational reference for Art Deco’s visual legacy.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Steven Heller
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