(first off I want to say some here will probably say this should be in the release section. however, it seems that section has really turned into a self promotion psuedo-spam type of place. I looked through several pages there and couldn't find many actual questions like this, so I decided to post here)

So, is it possible to earn a living being a typographer in 2012?

I'm trying to find some information about this, and cant seem to find anything via google.

How much does a major company like Linotype pay for a font? I realize of course this will vary. Just a range of prices would be nice to know. Do they buy them outright, or do the designers get royalties?

Or maybe I'd be better off setting up my own small font co and releasing them myself on the web?

I'm currently working as a graphic designer, but am very curious about the process and possibility of going exclusively to typography.

Thanks for all insight.