Typographica

Curator: Vijay Mathews
date: June 13, 2011
Categories: Book Design, Editorial Design, Typographic Design
Tags: art, Magazine
Vijay Mathews
New Series, Issue 9, 1960

From 1949 until 1967, Herbert Spencer produced the design journal Typographica. Even though the name implies a focus on typography, this internationally renown magazine was much greater.

With a total of 32 issues over its 18 year span, this series offered a commentary, critique, and conversation about the state of art and design. Carefully edited, designed, and at times written by Spencer himself, Typographica covered an eclectic range of topics and introduced readers to modernist artists such as Kurt Schwitters and Alexander Rodchenko.

Through its bold layouts, mixed usage of materials, and experimental photography and typography, Typographica pushed design boundaries and has been inspiring new generations of designers ever since.

Vijay Mathews
Old Series, 1949-1959

Vijay Mathews
New Series, 1960-1967

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