Comments on: Type: A Visual History of Typefaces & Graphic Styles

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:19:39 +0000

Am I the only one who read “F You GIMP” on the cover?

By: BORABORA

BORABORA — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:01:41 +0000

Just bought this nice book too and must say that the content is nice and plus the online access to many high-res images of the fonts is great.

By: Garo

Garo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:33:50 +0000

I bought this book, and I have to say from reading the blurb in the notes it was pretty clear I was buying someone’s personal collection of metal type specimens, and not a definitive collection spanning the whole history of type.

Some of the type treatments are astounding, and not necessarily the heavy floral pieces.

But as you mentioned, the best value comes from the access to download any of the pages from Taschen’s website.

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By: ontslag op staande voet

ontslag op staande voet — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:30:59 +0000

Nice collection of fonts.I also like the wordpress theme you are using….brilliant.keep up the good work.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:15:44 +0000

This looks like a great book. I have a few books on typography but I do not have this one would be nice to add it to the collection. Thank you for sharing. Great article.

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By: James Puckett

James Puckett — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:36:51 +0000

Cees, I understand that Type is not an academic publication. But I believe that the title of the book, your essay in the book, and the marketing of the book should have emphasized the personal nature of Jan Tholenaar’s collection rather than veering in the direction of a history. Had that been the case, I would have had mostly positive things to say about Type.

Please do not get the impression that I hated your book. As I said in my review, I do not think that there is or will be a better book on this subject. That is why I ended my critique by telling people to buy it regardless of my reservations.

By: Cees W. de Jong

Cees W. de Jong — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:18:49 +0000

Dear James Puckett, A set of two books about typefaces, borders and lines. With a key card so all illustrations can be downloaded high res. First volume 1628-1900 and the second volume 1900-1938. Jan Tholenaar was in love as a collector with the high lights of letter press and the periode of 1850 till 1930. Jan Tholenaar is a friend of me for all most 20 years and we have worked for the last years of his life on this project till he died on april 28th 2009. Two weeks before, we have seen the last plotter proofs. Both happy with the result. The result is not an academic publication. It is a handy source for young designers. A personal selection of typefaces borders and lines by Jan and me, published only from the collection of Jan Tholenaar. The retail price is very low. Good for young designers and students. Published in six languages.
Cees W. de Jong