The typography canon?

jezburrows20 March 2006 · 14:10

The existance and validity of a ’canon’ in areas such as literature or fine art is usually hotly debated - but is there a canon of typefaces and type designers? Are there names you’d expect young designers to be exposed to early on or do you think it’s more important to cultivate a style from individual influences? Who or what would appear on your personal canon?

privateortheris20 March 2006 · 14:14

Loads - but you can’t go to a desert island without Eric Gill - just don’t turn your back on him if you know what I mean.

Alessandro Segalini20 March 2006 · 14:22

I love eggs.

paul d hunt20 March 2006 · 14:48

hmmm.... sounds familiar. try reading:

Patron Saints of Type

if you’re referring to a literary canon, we have what we like to call the triumvirate.

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