A meditation in Rome : being the script from which Paul F. Gehl read his address, How can type history be good history? to the plenary session of ATypI Roma on Friday morning, September 20, 2002.
Publisher:
Russell Maret,
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
27 pages, 5 unnumbered pages, 1 unnumbered folded leaf of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 34 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (page [2] at the end). "Designed by Russell Maret and printed letterpress by him and Nancy Loeber. The photographic reproductions were printed by Artale Graphics. The text is set in Gremolata and Cancellaresca Milanese Corsiva, both of which were designed by Russell Maret. The text paper is Hahnemühle Biblio. The cover ornament was cut, fit, and cast specifically for the book by Micah Currier at the Dale Guild Type Foundry. The book was bound by Nancy Loeber. One hundred ten copies were produced, of which ten are proofs"--Colophon. "Mr. Gehl wishes to stress that the presentation was designed as an oral one and is not a formal essay. He further suggests that, for maximum understanding, his readers must imagine a speech delivered with a strong Midwestern accent. He considers this essential to the meaning of the original as well as to its flavor." Library has copy 43 of 110. IaU Mounted illustrations. Pantheon photograph by Annie Schlechter. Previously published in Italian: Progetto Grafico, anno 1, number 1, (luglio 2003), pages 34-38.
Contents:
Language -- Context -- Specialization -- Bad history -- Good history.
Series:
Swan & hoop ; no. 3
OCLC:
(OCoLC)792741296
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.