POSTSCRIPTS ON DWIGGINS.
New York: The Typophiles, 1960.
First edition. Hardcover. Near fine / Good only glassine and slipcase. Item #52089
12mo. Continuous pagination, 271 pp. in two volumes. Illustrated. Typophile Chap Books 35 & 36. One of 1,050 copies designed by Rudolph Ruzicka and printed at the Anthoensen Press. Fine copies in the original, edgeworn glassine. Housed in black paper covered slipcase that has two closed splits and edge wear.
"William Addison Dwiggins is probably most noted for coining the term 'Graphic Designer' in 1922 which he used in reference to himself. His work encompassed book design, lettering, typography and calligraphy... Dwiggins was one of the most influential book designers of the 1920s and 30s, and his work re-kindled public interest in book design..."-design is history.
Price: $60.00