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Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988

Contributed by Stephen Coles on Nov 22nd, 2012. Artwork published in
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    Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988 1
    Source: http://stoneletters.wordpress.com Scan by John Pitt of “All About Lettering”. License: All Rights Reserved.

    I love this cover. At first glance it feels like a soup of ’80s clutter. But quickly you discover the multiple layers of editorial inquiry — each meant to be read, not just looked at — with clear visual references to analog and digital typesetting.

    It seems like there are dozens of typefaces at play here. But really, there are only three. Two, if you don’t count the magazine logo and teasers.

    “1988 was an interesting period with computer typography still in its infancy. The issue notes in its editorial: ‘…fuelled by advances in computer technology which promise (even if they do not always deliver) to bring the process of typesetting completely within the designer’s control, typography is firmly back in fashion’.” — John Pitt

    Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988 2
    Source: http://stoneletters.wordpress.com Scan by John Pitt of “All About Lettering”. License: All Rights Reserved.
    Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988 3
    Source: http://stoneletters.wordpress.com Scan by John Pitt of “All About Lettering”. License: All Rights Reserved.
    Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988 4
    Source: http://stoneletters.wordpress.com Scan by John Pitt of “All About Lettering”. License: All Rights Reserved.

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    • Franklin Gothic
    • Monotype Baskerville
    • Gill Sans

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    1 Comment on “Graphics World Magazine, Nov/Dec 1988”

    1. Stephen Coles says:
      Nov 22nd, 2012  11:32 pm

      Phil Baines adds via Twitter:

      For reference the Baskerville is the Monotype version, as is the Gill. It was set on their Lasercomp system.

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