An Essay on Typography (2)

Author

Eric Gill, Boris Donné, Patricia Menay

Genre

Design, Typography, Art Criticism, Philosophy

Synopsis

A seminal work on the art and craft of typography, this essay explores the principles of letterform design, readability, and the philosophical foundations of printing. Eric Gill presents his influential views on the relationship between typography and society, arguing for clarity, functionality, and beauty in printed text. This edition includes contributions from Boris Donné and Patricia Menay that contextualize Gill's enduring impact on modern typographic practice.