I found this copy of Modèles de lettres at a book fair years ago. Printed in 1960, this Swiss publication is a kind of primer for students of type design.
Loose leaf sheets present the five main type family classifications - Sans Serif, Egyptian (or Slab Serif), Old Face, Modern and Script - and there's a nifty gridded film overlay to help you analyze character shapes.
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Absolutely stunning! I need to try and find a copy for myself.
Posted by: Antonio Carusone | 18 January 2008 at 03:00 PM
love that red X
Posted by: Simon | 20 January 2008 at 10:51 PM