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Fine specimens : a showcase of contemporary type design

ISBN: 9780760398913
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Rockport Publishers (UBD)
Origin: US
Release Date: March, 2026

Book Details

Fine Specimens is an inspiring showcase of contemporary type and the promotional graphics foundries create to promote their font releases, punctuated by insightful essays by typography experts from around the world. Find visual inspiration and intellectual stimulation in this stunning showcase of contemporary type design. Typography is the foundation of visual communication, shaping everything from branding and editorial layouts to digital interfaces and environmental graphics. Fine Specimens is an exquisitely curated collection that highlights the best modern typefaces from leading type foundries around the world, offering both a riveting visual exploration and an intellectual journey into the art of the letter-form. With carefully selected type specimens and striking layouts, this book celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography. Accompanied by insightful essays from renowned designers and writers, Fine Specimens portrays the vital role of typography in today’s design landscape.