Features examples of watermarks and type ornaments used to print the works of Ben Johnson.

Graphic designer and publisher offers a history of type throughout the ages and provides insights into the development of alphabets.

Article examines the evolution of the book and the importance of the scribe before the invention of moveable type.

Read an entry on the machine patented in 1884 by Ottmar Mergenthaler that cast type one line at a time rather than letter by letter.

Exhibition titled "abc typography" presents the history of classic, modern and unusual fonts. Learn who designed each typeface and view samples.

Discusses the history of typography related methods of printing and attributes of letterforms.

Essay considers the importance of typography in graphic design in contemporary culture. Includes images and interviews with designers.

Details the history of the now ubiquitous "at" symbol. Link to more articles on typographic design, book arts and fonts.

Offers an overview of the history and anatomy of type design. Forms part of an archive of articles on design arts topics.