Two interesting publications: two relevant printing historical books, reviewed and recommended by Paul Shaw.

Abram Games work for London Transport, reviewed and recommended by Ken Garland.

Letters can be both: things and a picture of things. From initial mark making and sketching to 3 dimensional letter shapes – a personal account of a professional and successful letterworker.

‘Good Design is Good Business’ – a personal overview of the international success of Dutch TypoGraphic Design.

How many typefaces are too many? The more the merrier means the greater is the chance for unique expression. Rian Hughes is a principal proponent of this gospel.

In this world of ever increasing digital technology, where we store our lives in bytes, is there still room for the physical, emotional object?

Three years ago, Armenian speakers worldwide celebrated the 1600th anniversary of their unique alphabet, the aybuben. Part 1 of the research will introduce its historic and cultural background.

Natural signs of wear caused by normal use: feathered page edges, creased corners, even discreet, handwritten, erasable notes in the margins, provide a book with a warm glow.

Now in its ninth year, the established five-week (VCUK) ‘study abroad’ programme in London is a valuable educational experience for the students of the Visual Communications at the University of Delaware, Newark, United States.