Have you tried Googling “Swedish Typography”? I found a few things there...

I have definitely tried the google search. I found a few links, but no matter how far I looked, I couldn’t find any good books or quality images. I have a few names, but was curious if anyone knew the masters of Swedish Typography.

Anders Bodebeck, Bo Berndal, Franko Luin, Lutz Baar, Lars Berquist, Karl-Erik Forsberg, Waldemar Zachrisson.

I have found all these names, but can only seem to find typefaces for sale by them. While it is great to see some of the fonts they have designed, I would really like to see some of their work.

Ideally I would like to find a book documenting the history of Swedish typography, but haven’t found one. I also get lost once the websites switch to Swedish. I have only been here in Stockholm for a few weeks, so I don’t speak the language yet.

Hi Lucas,

Welcome to Sweden and Stockholm!

Is it typographic designers or type designers you are seeking information about?

I know a few people who has great knowledge in both matters. Maybe one of them might even answer right here in this thread?

Göran

Lukas,

Yeah welcome, nice you found your way to Stockholm. I could give some advise but won’t do it all here. Please get my contact info on my web site and give me a call when you have time. Please also contact a wonderful second hand book shop south of Stockholm. It’s called “Antikvariat Morris” and the owner Glenn is a very nice fellow. Over the years he have specialised in Typography books, specimens etc. http://www.svaf.se/morris/index_eng.htm

Cheers

Goran-

Thanks for responding. While i am interested in learning about both, I am more interested in the artwork created with Swedish typography. i.e. posters, signs, books, etc. I really enjoy the ornamental style fonts that I have seen in old Scandanavian artwork.

Learning about the people who actually design different typefaces would also be great, but I am hoping to find examples of Swedish typography used in artwork.

Stefan-

Thanks for responding. I will check out your website and will get into contact with you in the next few days. I will also check out “Antikvariat Morris” and hopefully I will be able to find something. My only mode of transportation is the tunnelbana or by bus, so I will have to research more about the store, and hopefully find a way down there.

Thanks again.
- Lucas

Also get in touch with Peter Bruhn at Fountain Type Foundry, based in Malmö.

For books, I also suggest you do searches for Bodebeck, Forsberg, Zachrisson on abebooks.com, as they can find books all over the world relating to books, typography, and type, and the people behind them.

thanks crossgrove, i’ll check it out.