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A book about fonts and the stories behind them
2010Fast paceLight
What it is about
Simon Garfield tells the stories of famous typefaces such as Helvetica, Times New Roman and Comic Sans. He explains why fonts matter and how they affect us. The book is full of examples and fun facts.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like design and trivia.
What you will get
Written for general readers.
Just My Type Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Fonts · Design · Culture
Length
356 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Simon Garfield.
Setting
Signs, books and screens.
What makes it different
A friendly, funny look at typography.
Feel
Playful, curious and lively.
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