{"product_id":"specimens-of-chromatic-wood-type-esther-k-smith-9780847858682","title":"Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, \u0026C.: The 1874 Masterpiece of Colorful Typography","description":"\u003ci\u003eSpecimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, \u0026amp;c.\u003c\/i\u003e is a vintage volume with an established cultlike status within the bibliophile, typographic, and design worlds. Originally published as a catalogue for William H. Page's Connecticut wood type foundry-- considered one of the best in the world--this 1874 type specimen book features elaborate display typefaces meant to announce tent revivals and circuses. In addition to the beautifully intricate typefaces and playful designs, the original author designed the pages in such a random sequence that the text reads as humorous and strange experimental poetry. Accidental or not, this beautiful book will delight readers with the humor and the beauty of each print. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This edition reproduces all 102 pages of the original book. A charming gift or perfect addition to any serious art-book library, this volume will be loved by typographers, designers, artists, poets, DIYers, and anyone with a wicked sense of style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Esther K. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0847858685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780847858682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizzoli International Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.20h x 10.10w x 0.70d","brand":"Esther K. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45980784460031,"sku":"9780847858682","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9cce6428-d7b1-4dd1-bf97-5cb2a1812e2e.jpg?v=1722416735","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/specimens-of-chromatic-wood-type-esther-k-smith-9780847858682","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}