Rightness and Lightness: Thoughts on the Book as Object of Use designbrief and proportions from classical Roman

and proportions from classical Roman square capitals

and iconic commercial designs that successfully integrated hand-lettering with modern typography

Described as an illegible book

Hendrikus Th

becoming an acclaimed illustrator and designer

Rightness and Lightness: Thoughts on the Book as Object of Use designbrief and proportions from classical RomanHeres another Jost Hochuli we lovebut this time we love it not for the design and production (although they are very fine)but for the thoughts of bookbinder Franz Zeier on the topic of books made in the service of something greater than themselves. Composed of short, easily digestible notes about every aspect of bookmaking, its an easy and motivating read. And it is annoyingly uncommon. We were gifted a copy ages ago, and this is only the second copy