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Fine Specimens

A Showcase of Contemporary Type Design

Elliot Jay Stocks author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Publishing:12th Mar '26

£30.00

This title is due to be published on 12th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Fine Specimens cover

Find visual inspiration and intellectual stimulation in this stunning showcase of contemporary type design.

Typography is the foundation of visual communication, shaping everything from branding and editorial layouts to digital interfaces and environmental graphics. Fine Specimens is an exquisitely curated collection that highlights the best modern typefaces from leading type foundries around the world, offering both a riveting visual exploration and an intellectual journey into the art of the letterform.

With carefully selected type specimens and striking layouts, this book celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography. Accompanied by insightful essays from renowned designers and writers, Fine Specimens portrays the vital role of typography in today’s design landscape.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Exceptional type specimens from the most influential type foundries around the world
  • Thoughtful essays on typography’s role in branding, editorial design, and digital interfaces
  • Visually stunning examples of type in action, demonstrating the power of well-crafted fonts

More than just a type specimen book, Fine Specimens is a celebration of typography as an art form—an essential addition to any designer’s library.

ISBN: 9780760398913

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 930g

216 pages