As a fan of the written word, Fontzilla can't get enough information. He's collected numerous articles about the evolution of type and writing.
School's in Session
The links below are articles written by Fontzilla's alter ego and
are housed on her company's website.
The
Rosetta Stone
Discovery of this ancient giant slab by Napoleonic
soldiers led to unlocking the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The
History of Writing
The development of alphabets and writing systems
over the ages
The
Printed Word, Part 1
A short history on printing and pre-press.
The
Printed Word, Part 2
The more common printing processes.
Understanding
Typefaces, Part 1
The basic letter forms and their uses.
Understanding
Typefaces, Part 2
The evolution of typefaces.
Understanding
Typefaces, Part 3
The various parts of letter forms.
Understanding
Typefaces, Part 4
Typographical marks and their use.
Last updated: 01/02/13
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