Art Director's Work Book of Type Faces
Book from the library of artist Loïs Mailou Jones
- Written by
- Biegeleisen, J. I., Polish American, 1909 - 1999
- Published by
- Arco Publishing, Co., American, 1937 - 1978
- Owned by
- Jones, Loïs Mailou, American, 1905 - 1998
- Date
- 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 5/16 × 10 1/16 × 1 in. (31.2 × 25.6 × 2.6 cm)
- Description
- Hardcover book with retractable book stand and 212 pages of text. The front cover has a glossy coating, with an orange background and a white and black design. The front cover has black text of [Arco Publishing Co.] in the upper left and [J. I. Biegeleisen · Art Directors' Work Book of Type Faces] in the center. The book has a metal ring spine. Attached to the back cover is a black cardboard triangular book stand. The reverse of the half title page has a black and white bookplate with three images of Lois Mailou Jones which reads [Lois Jones / Pierre-Noel / EX LIBRIS]. There is a handwritten inscription inside the book. A pamphlet from PEPCO was found between the pages of this book and is available in the catalog file.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- hardcover books
- Topic
- Art
- Design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.26.5.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1963, renewed 1991 Jack I. Biegeleisen
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.