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A Grammar of Typography: Classical Book Design in the Digital Age

The contemporary landscape of book production is marked by a profound and often disorienting transition. For centuries, established craft knowledge and trade practices in typography and bookmaking have been steadily…

Muslim July 25, 2026

Typography

Typographica Celebrates Two Decades Online: A Look Back at the Dawn of Digital Typography Discourse

Typographica, a seminal online platform dedicated to typography, has marked its twentieth anniversary, a milestone that in the rapidly evolving landscape of the internet, signifies a remarkable longevity akin to…

Raul Delapena Setiawan July 24, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, 1941–2025

Parkinson's journey into the world of letters began in his native Oakland, where, as a child, he lived across the street from Abraham Lincoln Paulsen, a lettering artist renowned as…

Neng Nana July 24, 2026

Typography

The Passing of a Lettering Virtuoso: Jim Parkinson’s Legacy in Typography and Art

Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand graced countless logos, publications, and artistic endeavors, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in…

Dwi Wanna July 23, 2026

Typography

Typographica Marks Two Decades: A Retrospective on the Evolution of Online Typography Discourse

On July 12, 2022, the influential online publication Typographica celebrated its twentieth anniversary, a milestone that in the rapidly evolving landscape of the internet, signifies a remarkable longevity. Launched on…

Iffa Jayyana July 23, 2026

Typography

Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83

Oakland, California – Jim Parkinson, a towering figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in Oakland, California.…

Azzam Bilal Chamdy July 22, 2026

Typography

The Acquisition of the Intangible: MoMA’s Evolving Definition of Design

In March 2010, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York announced a groundbreaking addition to its prestigious design collection: the symbol. This acquisition, lauded by Senior Curator Paola…

Suro Senen July 22, 2026

Typography

Typographica Launches Digital Library to Centralize Type and Lettering Resources

Typographica.org has officially launched the Typographica Library, a new digital platform designed to serve as a comprehensive repository for type and lettering research and selection resources. The initiative aims to…

Siti Muinah July 21, 2026

Typography

TDC’s 25th Typeface Design Competition Embraces Global Reach and Inclusive Excellence

The Type Directors Club (TDC), a venerable institution in the design world, is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to host its 25th Typeface Design Competition. Under the co-chairmanship…

Lina Irawan July 21, 2026

Typography

A Grammar of Typography: Classical Design in the Digital Age

In an era where digital interfaces increasingly dominate textual presentation, the enduring craft of bookmaking faces both obsolescence and a potential resurgence. Mark Argetsinger's comprehensive volume, A Grammar of Typography:…

Pevita Pearce July 20, 2026