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OverviewAlbertus, 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, best-selling 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. Through his exploration of this singular font, Garfield grapples with one of the most fundamental artistic questions: what makes great art not only survive but flourish in each new age and medium? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon GarfieldPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Volume: 0 Dimensions: Width: 12.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.30cm Weight: 0.207kg ISBN: 9781324086222ISBN 10: 132408622 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 22 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSimon Garfield is the author of the international bestsellers Just My Type, On the Map, and Mauve, among other books. He lives in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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