Type
Saturday, August 13, 2011
A piece of Dwiggins on my shelf
Dr. J and Mr. H, by RLS
I recently received an amazing piece of history in my mailbox — a book designed, illustrated and signed
by William Addison Dwiggins (probably my favorite typeface designer). This edition of Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde was printed by the Pynson Printers in 1929 by the New York-based, Alfred A. Knopf publishing
house (later, Random House Publishing).
Bethany, I thank you for your sharp eyes as you found this gem and most importantly, sent it my way.
Forever grateful. I'll keep it safe and away from future rodents.
Dr. J and Mr. H, by RLS
I recently received an amazing piece of history in my mailbox — a book designed, illustrated and signed
by William Addison Dwiggins (probably my favorite typeface designer). This edition of Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde was printed by the Pynson Printers in 1929 by the New York-based, Alfred A. Knopf publishing
house (later, Random House Publishing).
Bethany, I thank you for your sharp eyes as you found this gem and most importantly, sent it my way.
Forever grateful. I'll keep it safe and away from future rodents.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Tampa & St. Petersburg type
I am constantly surprised, inspired and curious about the typographic world around me —
mostly recently Tampa, now vs. then. Whether it is old environmental signage repurposed
in trendy boutiques or the fluorescent neons along Dale Mabry Highway, this part of Florida
keeps my memory card full. Enjoy and I hope to update regularly.
Find more photos here.
Paperstreet Market, St. Pete
Florida Street perhaps, downtown Tampa
Sunset Beach, St. Pete
Thai Temple, 50th Street, Tampa
The Columbia, Ybor City, Tampa
Dale Mabry, Tampa
Ladies' Restrooms, Tampa Theatre, Tampa
I am constantly surprised, inspired and curious about the typographic world around me —
mostly recently Tampa, now vs. then. Whether it is old environmental signage repurposed
in trendy boutiques or the fluorescent neons along Dale Mabry Highway, this part of Florida
keeps my memory card full. Enjoy and I hope to update regularly.
Find more photos here.
Paperstreet Market, St. Pete
Florida Street perhaps, downtown Tampa
Sunset Beach, St. Pete
Thai Temple, 50th Street, Tampa
The Columbia, Ybor City, Tampa
Dale Mabry, Tampa
Ladies' Restrooms, Tampa Theatre, Tampa
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Baton Rouge type
During a Saturday morning farmer's market in the downtown area, I spotted new and old type.
It seems I passed it by during my early college days. Nice to see downtown alive and well.
Find more photos here.
During a Saturday morning farmer's market in the downtown area, I spotted new and old type.
It seems I passed it by during my early college days. Nice to see downtown alive and well.
Find more photos here.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
A Hamiliton Electronic
Antique shopping in small town Louisiana, and I spotted a 1960s Hamiliton Electronic.
Hamiliton Electric produced one of the very first battery powered watches,
Hamilton Electric 500, produced (electro-mechanical) during the late 1950s.
The timeless designs have gained popularity on Mad Men and the fashion world.
Now in search of a battery, I am curious if this $3 purchase actually ticks.
Antique shopping in small town Louisiana, and I spotted a 1960s Hamiliton Electronic.
Hamiliton Electric produced one of the very first battery powered watches,
Hamilton Electric 500, produced (electro-mechanical) during the late 1950s.
The timeless designs have gained popularity on Mad Men and the fashion world.
Now in search of a battery, I am curious if this $3 purchase actually ticks.