I've always had a good reaction to the Penguin Poets I've posted. If you're interested in seeing more I've put them all on Flickr now, which is quite timely because Gerry McFarlane has just pointed me toward this site dedicated to Stephen Russ. Thanks Gerry!
And I have to say I'm thrilled that the amazing Ray Fenwick has already visited them and left a comment. I'm not worthy.
That's some beautiful type in that example above. Do you happen to know what face it is?
Posted by: beth | 10 May 2007 at 01:32 PM
Not sure but I'll check to see if it's mentioned in the publication tonight.
Posted by: Richard | 10 May 2007 at 02:18 PM
Beth, I checked but it's not mentioned. However, funny thing, I'm reading the booklet from the Edward Wright Exhibition...
http://www.optimism-modernity.org.uk/events/wright/see/exhibits/index.html
...and as I was reading it occured to me that the text is set in the same typeface as the one used on the Penguin. Walbaum in fact. So there you go.
Posted by: Richard | 11 May 2007 at 09:57 AM
I'm so glad you were able to find out what it was, I'm going to buy it from Linotype for a business card I'm doing. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: beth | 11 May 2007 at 02:03 PM