Johnston and Gill
Very British Types
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Publisher: Lund Humphries
ISBN: 9781848221765
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 11/11/2016
Width: 19.5 cm
Height: 25 cm
Edward Johnston (1872-1944) and Eric Gill (1882-1940) were originators of two of the world's most enduring typefaces.Johnston still stands as London's primary 'wayfinding' lettering, while Gill Sans is the type of choice within many public and private organisations across the UK today. This book celebrates their significant contribution to Britain's visual culture.Tracing the story of each typeface from inception to the present day,