Towns And Type

By Mark Allerton

Book Overview

Towns and Type is a book written by Mark Allerton that explores the relationship between typography and urban design. The book delves into the history of typography and how it has been used to shape the look and feel of cities and towns around the world. It examines the ways in which typography has been used to communicate information, convey a sense of place, and create a unique identity for different urban environments. The book also includes case studies of specific cities and towns, highlighting the role that typography has played in their development and evolution. Overall, Towns and Type is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of design, urban planning, and typography, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the history and evolution of cities and towns.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163588717
• ISBN13: 9781163588710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"