Books by Simon Loxley

Of equal appeal to general readers, designers and typographers, this book is a vibrant cultural guide to fifty of the most remarkable typefaces.

If you've ever wondered what a Zapf is, or if Baskerville has anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, then this text should answer these questions. It is the story of the faces behind the type: it tells of the passions and obsessions of its creators, of war, persecution and political upheaval.