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Bodoni
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Bodoni is the name given to the serif typefaces first designed by Giambattista Bodoni in the late eighteenth century and frequently revived since. Bodoni typefaces are classified as Didone or modern.
The 1818 Manuale-Tipografico specimen manual of Bodoni's press, published after his death.
The 1818 Manuale-Tipografico specimen manual of Bodoni's press, published after his death.
Comedia Nueva by Leandro Fernández de Moratín (published under the surename of Inarco Selenio). A title page printed by Bodoni, 1796
Comedia Nueva by Leandro Fernández de Moratín (published under the surename of Inarco Selenio). A title page printed by Bodoni, 1796
Proofs of page decorations from the Bodoni printing house
Proofs of page decorations from the Bodoni printing house
American Type Founder's Ultra Bodoni font in metal type. A derivative of their Bodoni family, the design is not directly based on Bodoni's own work bu
American Type Founder's Ultra Bodoni font in metal type. A derivative of their Bodoni family, the design is not directly based on Bodoni's own work but was very popular in advertising.
Baskerville
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Baskerville is a serif typeface designed in 1757 by John Baskerville in Birmingham, England, and cut into metal by punchcutter John Handy. Baskerville is classified as a transitional typeface, intende
Bodoni
…revived since. Bodoni typefaces are classified as Didone or modern. Bodoni followed the ideas of John Baskerville, as found in the printing type Baskerville, but he took them to a more extreme conclusion. Bodoni had a long career, his designs changed, and varied ending with a variety of typeface with a…
The Folio Bible printed by Baskerville in 1763.
The Folio Bible printed by Baskerville in 1763.
Baskerville's first publication, an edition of Virgil. The design shows the smooth, gleaming finish of his paper and minimal title pages.
Baskerville's first publication, an edition of Virgil. The design shows the smooth, gleaming finish of his paper and minimal title pages.
A slate carved by John Baskerville in his early career offering his services carving tombstones, in blackletter, roman, script and italic. The design
A slate carved by John Baskerville in his early career offering his services carving tombstones, in blackletter, roman, script and italic. The design is similar to his typography. A recreation in Monotype Baskerville shows the similarities of letterforms.
A detail view of Baskerville's Bible for Cambridge, showing the crispness of the impression.
A detail view of Baskerville's Bible for Cambridge, showing the crispness of the impression.