Helvetica: Homage to a Typeface

by Lars Müller

Book Overview

An ode to the beloved typeface

Helvetica is a sans-serif typeface. It is simple and clean, and commonly seen in advertising, signage, and literature. The R has a curved leg, and the i and j have square dots. The Q has a straight angled tail, and the counterforms inside the O, Q, and C are oval. It is an all-purpose type design that can deliver practically any message clearly and efficiently. It is one of the most popular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3037780460
• ISBN13: 9783037780466
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Lars Muller Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.8" x 6.3"