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by Paul Shaw (Author), Peter Bain (Editor) "As this statement from the pen of a Briton-and in particular one who despised fraktur during his lifetime-is particularly interesting, I would like to discuss..." (more)
Key Phrases: hybrid typefaces, fraktur capitals, blackletter type, Rudolf Koch, Bauersche Giesserei, Heinz König (more...)
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The essays are excellent and enlightening, covering a lot of information in a few pages. Of particular note is Phillip Th. Bertheau's "The German Language and the Two Faces of Its Script: A Genuine Expression of European Culture?" where he concludes, "The only reason for blackletter not to co-exist with roman today.

Michael Z. Wise, The New York Times Arts & Leisure, March 1, 1998
"Traces blackletter's intriguing history and relationship to German national identity. Peter Bain and Paul Shaw...definitely have politics as well as design on their agenda....[This book] details how antagonism between speakers of German and Romance languages fueled blackletter's vitality."

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 1 edition (April 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1568981252
  • ISBN-13: 978-1568981253
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
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