With equal interest in the societal function and aesthetic features of typefaces, the Wrocław-based studio wants to foster its own “typography culture”.
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“Fonts are culture!” Support Independent Type negotiates the evolution of type specimens
Showcasing over 400 of the industry s most provocative and trendsetting type specimens, the new book published by Slanted celebrates type specimen culture and the independent type foundries which create them.
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In a highly anticipated tome for graphic designers and type enthusiasts alike,
Support Independent Type is a new release which does exactly that. Published by Slanted, the book is designed and edited by Marian Misiak and Lars Harmsen. It acts as a manifesto for independent type foundries, showcasing the importance of their work and exhibiting over 400 of today’s most adventurous physical and digital type specimens. The publication shows how independent type design – contrary to corporate font giants – reflects the culture of the day in its experimental and trendsetting varieties.