18th Century Type in the Royal Printing Office
Rúben R. Dias’ PhD thesis on the work of Jean de Villeneuve and Portugal’s first typeface, cut upon King John V’s request. An in-depth historical and typographic analysis on Portuguese context during the 18th century, as well as the development and reasoning of a type revival based on Villeneuve’s work. The book features a craft paper cover printed in black from movable type, connecting the technique with the contents. A smyth sewn book block, glued with water-based adhesive, reveals the folds and sewing on the spine, where the long title of the book was printed, in black and white.
Title
18th Century Type in the Royal Printing Office
Author
Rúben Dias
Type
Design
Publisher
Self published
Date
Format
297×210
Pages
448
