Slab Serif Type: A Century of Bold Letterforms

Author: Steven Heller Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Since being introduced in the 19th century, when they were considered the bastard cousins of more refined serif types, slab serif typefaces have become ubiquitous. Prized for their bold visual impact and versatility, they are used on a broad variety of demonstrative communications, from posters and newspapers to product packaging. Slabs come in many iterations and are recognized as a face with many characters - and nationalities. Slab Serif Type artfully...Read more