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In 1948, the noted book designer and Purdue alumnus Bruce Rogers wrote a book that documented and illustrated his creation of the Centaur typeface. The book was privately printed by Rogers himself under the name of his studio, October House.
The Centaur Types is a fascinating book for several reasons: in the designer's own words, we learn of the evolution of the typeface as well as of his interest in the art and craft of creating type; it demonstrates different and comparable typefaces, and gives examples of Centaur from six to seventy-two point; and lastly, it stands as a fitting sample of fine book-making from one of the master book designers of his time.
Purdue University Press is pleased to offer a paperback reprint of this rare book. Of special interest to graphic designers, typographers and all those enthralled with the printed word, The Centaur Types is a true classic of its kind.
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Original 1949 edition distributed by Purdue University Press, 1994.
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July 31, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | associate edition with work OL778806W |
April 26, 2011 | Edited by OCLC Bot | Added OCLC numbers. |
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