Editor: Hans Dieter Reichert & Mike Daines
Publisher: Bradbourne Publishing Ltd
Publication: 1997, First Edition
Binding: Softcover, saddle-stitch
Pages: 52
Size: 345 x 245
Text: English
(Publishers review) 'During 21 years of publication, Baseline has become the leading international magazine about type and typography. It began life in 1979, published by the graphics arts products manufacturer, Letraset. It was originally intended as mainly a vehicle to promote new typeface designs, made available under licence to typesetting system manufacturers. Published ‘when available material allowed’, Baseline nevertheless gained an immediate reputation despite only appearing on average once a year for its first 10 years of existence. Its editorial content, despite the obligatory typeface promotion, struck a chord with the typographic community, because of its objective, and informed approach.' (Source) www.baselinemagazine.com
(Editorial) 'An eclectic mix of subjects and personalities proves again, in this issue, the kaleidoscopic nature of the world of typographic design.
As Ian Teh searches for his roots, bumping into fascinating and striking Kanji along the way, Debi Ani discovers a therapeutic value in the act of typographic layout.
The justification for David Driver's enthusiasm for the 'Eagle' comic becomes clear as soon as the vibrant layouts are viewed, prompting both admiration for the skills of the artists involved, and an invidious comparison with some of today's teen-fodder. Meanwhile an Englishman in New York, Keith Godard, brings a unique wit and skill to exhibit design Rosemary Sassoon's types are designed to make a contribution to the development of children's reading and writing skills, items high on the political agenda; while the ebullient design of South Africa's I-Jusi magazine bursts out of the ultimate political situation.
A somewhat heady mix, certain to stimulate the typographic appetite. For those not satiated, there is still more to find on the Baseline website.
Contents:
- Editorial
- Reviews and Opinion
- Terence Warren - Text and textures
- Ian Teh - confirming visual perceptions (a photographic journey)
- Typotherapy
- The Influence of Eagle
- Keith Goddard - space explorer
- The Sassoon typefaces
- i-jusi (South African periodical)
- Lexicon of Typematters
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Condition: Very Good. All titles are used and show shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing, tanning to cover. Light tanning to outer edges of interior pages.
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