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Vintage Type and Graphics by Steven Heller

Vintage Type and Graphics

An Eclectic Collection of Typography, Ornament, Letterheads, and Trademarks From 1896 to 1936

Steven Heller, Louise Fili

Allworth · Print & ebook · December 1, 2011

Exquisite graphic design artifacts comprise this unusual collection culled from the pages of type and typography books dating from 1896 to 1936.

Design HistoryTypographyDesign Referencespace
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Who it’s for
A collection of historic design artifacts, including type specimens, layouts, logos, and decorations.
Themes
Vintage graphic design, Typography and ornament, Historic design artifacts
Genres
Typography, Design History, Design Reference

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About this book

Exquisite graphic design artifacts comprise this unusual collection culled from the pages of type and typography books dating from 1896 to 1936. Design professionals, students and teachers of graphic design, and anyone with an interest in vintage design will be delighted to find rare, never-before-reprinted type specimens, vintage layouts, logos, and decorations that will serve as an inspiration and resource for practicing and aspiring graphic designers.

Type From 1896–1936

A collection of historic design artifacts, including type specimens, layouts, logos, and decorations.

Come here for

  • Rare type specimens and vintage layouts
  • Logos and decorations from 1896 to 1936

Expect

  • Materials drawn from type and typography books
  • A visual resource for graphic design practice

Where it sits

Typography89%
Design History36%
Design Reference36%

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Publisher categories

  • Design Writing
  • Advertising Design
  • Commercial Graphic Design
  • Typography
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  • Design History
Authors
Steven Heller, Louise Fili
Publisher
Allworth
Published
December 1, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Vintage graphic design · Typography and ornament · Historic design artifacts
Reading lane
Design Writing