Now available in paper, this newly revised and expanded classic in book design argues for a non-dogmatic approach, one open to both traditional and modern, and symmetrical and asymmetrical, solutions. A survey of Jost Hochuli's own work as a book designer featuring pages from a career of over 30 years is shown, along with detailed comments by noted designer and critic Robin Kinross. "Hochuli has achieved his standing without any fuss, programme or manifesto, by sheer talent and persistence. As a designer, his main concern is to work out individual solutions for individual books. This books is sure to help anyone who is seeking to develop a considered attitude towards the design and production of the book as a codex. The use of the individual's own understanding is at the core of Hochuli's practice and theory." Fernand Baudin, Logos

Designing Books: Practice and Theory

Arts & Photography

Jost Hochuli

Robin Kinross

Graphic Design

Hyphen Press

Authored by Robin Kinross, this volume offers a tour through the history of Western typography, from the time when it can be said to have become modern to the present moment. It highlights different cultures in different times, tracing the developments and shifts in modern typography while giving attention to ideas, social contexts, and techniques, thereby also bypassing the tired tropes of stylistic analysis. Included are concise accounts of modernist typography in Central Europe between the wars, and in Switzerland in the 1950s and 60s. Traditional typography in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and the Low Countries is also discussed sympathetically.

Modern Typography, An Essay In Critical History

History & Criticism

Editions B42

Behind a plain-looking cover, this pivotal volume documents the rich history of book design, accompanying a retrospective exhibition in Bern looking at 60 years of the Swiss national award for book design. Of course, Swiss giants of design like Max Bill, Karl Gerstner and Emil Ruder make an appearance, along with Jan Tschichold, the founder of the competition. It's a simple-in that fabulous Swiss way-and invaluable guide to book design. In French, German and English, with informative essays by Robin Kinross, Mirjam Fischer, Roland Fruh, Michael Guggenheimer and Francois Rappo.

Beauty And the Book: 60 Years of the Most Beautiful Swiss Books

Mirjam Fischer

Arthur Niggli

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