The ABC of Fonts Series
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Book 1
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Albertus
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- By: Simon Garfield
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and whimsical—renowned as the typeface of London Street signs, David Bowie albums, and Star Wars movie posters. In this unique celebration, bestselling author Simon Garfield charts the story of the creation of Albertus, its innumerable and vibrant uses, and the erratic brilliance of its designer, as recounted by Wolpe's children.
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Albertus
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 10-22-24
- Language: English
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Book 2
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Baskerville
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- By: Simon Garfield
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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When Baskerville was first created in 1757, there was concern that it would damage readers' eyes with its combination of thin and thick strokes and tapering serifs. Yet 250 years later, it remains one of the most commonly used typefaces in books of all kinds. As bestselling author Simon Garfield tells it, the tale of this elegant typeface is one of painstaking dedication.
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Baskerville
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 10-22-24
- Language: English
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Book 3
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Comic Sans
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- By: Simon Garfield
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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Since its improvised creation at Microsoft in the mid-1990s, Comic Sans has become one of the most used and talked—about typefaces of the digital age. The subject of April Fools pranks and endless internet discourse, it has spawned a movement to ban it, inspired revivals and spinoffs, and continues to be widely promoted by educators. In this delightful history, bestselling author Simon Garfield tells the story of how Comic Sans emerged from speech bubbles on educational software to become one of the most recognized—and reviled—typefaces on earth.
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Comic Sans
- The Biography of a Typeface (ABC of Fonts Series)
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 10-22-24
- Language: English
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