Title, Year
The Visible Word
Problems of Legibility,
1969
Designer
Herbert Spencer (1924-2002)
Author
Herbert Spencer
Publisher, Size (h x w)
Visual Communication Books, USA, 12 x 8.5" (30.48 x 21.59 cm), 108 pp., English
2nd Edition - revised from a report prepared as part of a program of research into the readability of print in information publishing, sponsored by the International Publishing Corporation and first published in June 1968 in a restricted edition by the Royal College of Art in London. B/w examples and a 464 entry bibliography - valuable reference material.
Near fine paper cover boards and uncommon dust jacket with a light horizontal mark on the front cover and minor edge wear. Small previous owner's name in ink. Center pages are slightly pulling apart due the tight binding and dried glue.
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