Active Literature: Jan Tschichold And New Typography

Active Literature: Jan Tschichold And New TypographyJan Tschichold (1902 74) was one of the most outstanding and influential graphic artists and typographers of the twentieth century. "Active Literature" is a thorough study of Tschichold as the premiere proponent of New Typography. Author Christopher Burke uses Tschichold's own books, articles, and personal correspondence to reveal Tschichold as an evangelist as much as a designer. Extensive archival research and a wealth of fresh photographs of his

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