Albertus by Simon Garfield

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/609 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Albertus Series: The ABC of Fonts Series, Book 1 Author: Simon Garfield Narrator: David Thorpe Format: mp3 Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Release date: 10-22-24 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings Genres: Art Publisher's Summary: Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and whimsical—renowned as the typeface of London Street signs, David Bowie albums, and Star Wars movie posters. In this unique celebration, bestselling author Simon Garfield charts the story of the creation of Albertus, its innumerable and vibrant uses, and the erratic brilliance of its designer, as recounted by Wolpe's children.