Jan Tschichold : a life in typography / Ruari McLean.

Main entry:

McLean, Ruari, author.

Title & Author:

Jan Tschichold : a life in typography / Ruari McLean.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York, NY : Princeton Architectural Press, [1997]
©1997

Description:

128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 127) and index.
Jan Tschichold: a life in typography -- Early days 1902-26 -- Work in Germany 1927-32 -- Switzerland -- Penguin books 1947-49 -- After Panguin 1950-70 -- Chronology -- Bibliography -- Index.

Summary:

"German-born typographer Jan Tschichold (1902-74) revolutionized the field of graphic design with his bold, asymmetrical compositions, use of sanserif type, and exacting attention to detail. Inspired by the work of the Bauhaus, he proclaimed his personal philosophy through both his design work and a series of articles and books, including the groundbreaking Die neue Typographie (The New Typography) of 1928. Tschichold, perhaps the most visible proponent of modern graphic design prior to World War II, eventually embraced a more classical sensibility, raising that to a new level of refinement. Today, Tschichold remains one of the most important figures in the history of graphic design, and every practicing designer owes a debt to his innovation." "Jan Tschichold: A Life in Typography offers a concise biography of this complex figure, accompanied by numerous annotated illustrations of his work. An excellent introduction for those unfamiliar with Tschichold's influential style, it also offers the experienced designer an outstanding collection of his wide-ranging designs."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN:

1568980841 (pbk.)
9781568980843 (pbk.)

Subject:

Tschichold, Jan, 1902-1974.
Tschichold, Jan, 1902-1974 Bibliographie Expositions.
Tschichold, Jan, (1902-1975)
Penguin (Firme) Histoire Bibliographie Expositions.
Typographers Germany Biography.
Printing History 20th century.
Graphic arts History 20th century.
Type and type-founding Switzerland History 20th century Bibliography Exhibitions.
Type and type-founding History 20th century Bibliography Exhibitions.
Livres Mise en pages Suisse Histoire 20e siècle Bibliographie Expositions.
Livres Mise en pages Grande-Bretagne Histoire 20e siècle Bibliographie Expositions.
Livres Mise en pages Histoire 20e siècle Bibliographie Expositions.
Caractères d'imprimerie Suisse Histoire 20e siècle Livres Expositions.
Caractères d'imprimerie Histoire 20e siècle Livres Expositions.
Typographes Allemagne Biographies.
Imprimerie Histoire 20e siècle.
Arts graphiques Histoire 20e siècle.
Type and type-founding
Graphic arts
Printing
Typographers
Typographie.
Switzerland
Germany

Form/genre:

Biographies.
collective biographies.
Exhibition catalogs
Bibliographies
History
Books.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 191932
Call No.: ID Z232.T863; ID:97-B3014
Status: Available

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