The Death of Print and the Rise of the Font: A Meditation on Typography
2025-05-19
This article explores the evolution of the 'Note on the Type' found in books. From early printing houses' meticulous descriptions of typographic craft to the contemporary digital age's renewed focus on fonts, the author traces the history of font design in publishing. Once considered an internal communication among professionals, the 'Note on the Type' takes on new meaning in the context of the digital age. With the decline of print and the rise of digital content, font design may become the sole remaining avenue for creative expression in our interaction with text, prompting deep reflections on the meaning and expression of words.
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