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Reflections on Type and Typography [Related Matters]

This booklet was specially written by Dr. Frank E. Blokland with the Typography Summer School at the University of Antwerp, September 2019, in mind. In this course the value of research for typography was examined and discussed. The five keywords of the course were: Perception, Convention, Legibility, Technology, and History, which are largely covered in this concise publication.

Language: English
Author & designer: Frank E. Blokland PhD
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: fourth, illustrated, 250 copies
Details: digital print (color) on 130 grams Silk mc
Binding: hardcover
Dimensions: 140 × 220 mm
Pages: 60


Gerard Unger Poster

This delicate a1-sized poster is based on a relatively small (a5) marker sketch that Gerard Unger made for DTL around 1992. January 2019 this poster was published by the Dutch Type Library in memory of Gerard. It comes in a cardboard tube.

Designer: Gerard Unger / dtl Studio
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, 450 copies
Details: offset print on 170 grams Bioset paper
Printer: Lenoirschuring, Amsterdam
Dimensions: 594 × 840 mm


On the Origin of Patterning in Movable Latin Type (b/w edition)

October 2016 Dutch type designer, software developer, researcher, and Senior Lecturer Frank E. Blokland (1959) successfully defended his PhD dissertation at Leiden University. This revolutionary and somewhat controversial study is available now as digitally printed book for graphic-design students, type designers, typographers, scholars, and everyone who loves type.

Blokland’s research (see also the: lettermodel.org website) was conducted to test the hypothesis that Gutenberg and his peers developed a standardized and unitized system for the production of textura type and that this system was extrapolated for roman type. Humanistic handwriting was simply moulded into a fixed system already developed for the production of gothic type. Renaissance typographic patterns were partly determined by requirements for the type production. Hence, today’s typographic conventions are not only the result of optical preferences predating movable type but at least as much the result of standardization that eased the Renaissance font production.

Language: English
Author and designer: Frank E. Blokland PhD
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, on demand
Details: digital print (b/w)
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 210 × 297 mm
Pages: 454


On the Origin of Patterning [...] (b/w edition) academic price

The discount for students amounts 43% on the standard price.
Please note that proof of registration as student is required.







On the Origin of Patterning in Movable Latin Type (color edition)

October 2016 Dutch type designer, software developer, researcher, and Senior Lecturer Frank E. Blokland (1959) successfully defended his PhD dissertation at Leiden University. This revolutionary and somewhat controversial study is available now as digitally printed book for graphic-design students, type designers, typographers, scholars, and everyone who loves type.

Language: English
Author and designer: Frank E. Blokland PhD
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, on demand
Details: digital print (color)
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 210 × 297 mm
Pages: 454


Melting Metal; Developing Typecraft

Melting Metal; Developing Typecraft is written and designed by the graduates of the Expert class Type design (EcTd) 2022–2023 course. The booklet describes a thorough investigation of the relationship between established Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassicism font-production frameworks and punchcutters’ idioms. It contains an overview of digital revivals made during the course, which are based on the work of four illustrious punchcutters from the three aforementioned style periods. This overview is combined with a detailed account of the processes that led to these revivals. In addition, the booklet contains descriptions of the interaction between the students and additionally reflections on the way of working (together). Melting Metal; Developing Typecraft can be regarded as a model outline for those who want to dig deeper into the foundations of type design and related typographic conventions. With a foreword by tutor Dr. Frank E. Blokland.

Language: English
Author & designer: EcTd 2022–2023 graduates
Publisher: Addition Projects
Edition: first, illustrated, 300 copies
Details: digital print (b/w plus green)
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 178 × 254 mm
Pages: 52

Rosart Anvers: Making a Revival [...]

The Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp has a truly fabulous collection of punches, matrices, foundry type, and historic prints. Not coincidently, this is the location where the Expert class Type design (EcTd) course of the Plantin Institute of Typography led by Dr. Frank E. Blokland takes place. A very important part of the EcTd course is the exchange of knowledge and skills between the students. The yearly revival project is targeted at this; the students cooperate on a redrawing and an adaptation of historic foundry type, using material from the Museum Plantin-Moretus’ rich collection. The students encounter that the original models are not as clear as they look at first sight; there is definitely room for different interpretations and the students have to reach a consensus.

The EcTd laureates who made this booklet together, come from Poland, Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, and Belgium. This booklet is not just a presentation of the outcomes of the Rosart project; it is a concise manual and guide for everyone who wants to investigate historic type-foundry material and wants to produce a revival. The Expert class Type design course is not restricted to the making of revivals, and proof of this is also presented in this booklet.

Designer: Walda Verbaenen et al.
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 500 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus red) on 120 and 200 grams Munken Lynx paper by Drukkerij Atlanta, Leuven, Belgium
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 142 × 210 mm
Pages: 44


Notes on the Design of dtl Valiance Cyrillic

In Notes on the Design of dtl Valiance Cyrillic Hanna Hakala, who studied graphic design at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki and type design at KABK's master course Type & Media, presents a collection of notes made during the design of dtl Valiance. This concise publication provides type designers also with clear guides for designing Cyrillic characters and gives historical background information. With a foreword by Dr. Frank E. Blokland.

Language: English
Author and designer: Hanna Hakala
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 1500 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus blue) on 120 and 240 grams Bioset fsc
Printer: Ando bv in The Hague, the Netherlands
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 120 × 210 mm
Pages: 56


Digital Typography & Artificial Intelligence

In Digital Typography & Artficial Intelligence font-software pioneer Dr. Peter Karow, who founded with Rubow and Weber the company urw Software & Type GmbH in the early 1970s, and who is especially renowned for the ikarus program, describes how digital typography transpired in type design and text layout. It has changed font production and text composition in their entirety. With a foreword by Dr. Frank E. Blokland.

Language: English
Author: Peter Karow PhD
Designer: Frank E. Blokland
Publishers: Dutch Type Library and Adobe
Edition: first, illustrated, 1000 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus blue) on 120 and 240 grams Bioset fsc paper
Printer: Ando bv in The Hague, the Netherlands
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 160 × 245 mm
Pages: 56


dtl OTMaster Manual

dtl OTMaster (otm) enables one to dig deep into the binary font tables, which almost can be compared with open-heart surgery. Therefore one needs a thorough knowledge of the OpenType and TrueType specfications and recommendations before one starts editing. This is a must-read manual by expert Karsten Lücke that provides a wealth of additional information on the cff- and ttf-flavored OpenType formats.

Author and designer: Karsten Lücke
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: second, illustrated, on demand
Details: digital print (b/w)
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 189 × 246 mm
Pages: 106


dtl Type Specimen (looseleaf)

The almost legendary and highly popular looseleaf type specimen of the Dutch Type Library contains more than 400 digitally (1200 dpi) printed pages in black and red on 120 grams Promail a4-sized paper in a handmade linen binder.

Language: Dutch
Designer: Frank E. Blokland
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: 11th, illustrated
Details: digital print (b/w plus red)
Binding: linen binder
Dimensions: 210 × 297 mm
Pages: >400

Occasionally produced, and only in small quantities. Currently out of stock: next limited edition expected autumn 2024.


Slipcase for looseleaf specimen

Matching handmade linen slipcase for the looseleaf specimen.

Occasionally produced, and only in small quantities. Currently out of stock: next limited edition expected autumn 2024.


dtl Prokyon Schriftmuster (type specimen)

Besides an overview of all the fonts of the dtl Prokyon typeface, the dtl Prokyon Schriftmuster also contains a description of the development of this typeface and a text by Prof. Klaus Detjen, who was responsible for the design of the booklet.

Language: German
Designers: Erhard Kaiser and Klaus Detjen
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition:first, illustrated, 1500 copies
Details: offset print (b/wplus yellow) on 120 and 250 grams Oxford paper
Printer: Royal Van de Garde bv, Zaltbommel, the Netherlands
Binding: stapled
Dimensions: 210 × 285 mm
Pages: 32


dtl Paradox Letterproef (type specimen)

This type specimen provides an overview of all weights and styles of dtl Paradox, the beautiful bookface by Gerard Unger. The introductory text on the (historical) background of dtl Paradox is by Dr. Frank E. Blokland.

Language: Dutch
Design: Sander Neynens
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 1500 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus reddish) on 120 and 250 grams Oxford paper
Printer: Royal Van de Garde bv, Zaltbommel, the Netherlands
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 120 × 210 mm
Pages: 32


dtl Fleischmann Schriftmuster (type specimen)

This exquisite type specimen provides an overview of all 48 fonts of the extensive dtl Fleischmann type family. Furthermore the booklet contains an illustrated description of the development of dtl Fleischmann by Erhard Kaiser, who designed the revival.

Language: German
Author and designer: Erhard Kaiser
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 1500 copies (almost out of stock)
Details: offset print (b/w plus blue) on 120 and 250 grams Bioset paper
Printer: Royal Van de Garde bv, Zaltbommel, the Netherlands
Binding: Stitched
Dimensions: 210 × 297 mm
Pages: 32



Die dtl Fleischmann (Sonderdruck)

This is a reprint of an article on dtl Fleischmann by the Swiss typographer, type designer and historian Max Caflisch, which was published in the Typografische Monatsblätter in September 2000. This publication contains six illustrated pages typeset in dtl Fleischmann.

Language: German
Author and designer: Max Caflisch
Publisher: Typografische Monatsblätter
Edition: first, illustrated, unknown number of copies (almost out of stock)
Details: offset print (b/w)
Binding: stapled
Dimensions: 230 × 298 mm
Pages: 32


Memorandum

In the Memorandum Jan van Krimpen criticized the production at Monotype. Actually the Memorandum forms one of the numerous clashes with Stanley Morison, who in fact never refuted the critic on his policy. The text is annotated by Huib van Krimpen. The publication comprises 40 pages, of which ten contains illustrations and four a type specimen of dtl Haarlemmer.

Language: Dutch
Author: Jan van Krimpen
Designer: Frank E. Blokland
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 1000 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus red) on 120 grams Bioset paper
Printer: Offsetdrukkerij Jan de Jong, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 120 × 210 mm
Pages: 40

Currently out of stock: a reprint is scheduled for autumn 2024.


Jan van Krimpen & Bruce Rogers

In Jan van Krimpen & Bruce Rogers Mathieu Lommen describes the contradicting design philosophies of these two famous book typographers, who nevertheless appreciated each other’s work. The publication consists of 32 pages, of which nine contain illustrations and five a concise type specimen of dtl Documenta.

Language: Dutch
Author: Mathieu Lommen
Designer: Frank E. Blokland
Publisher: Dutch Type Library
Edition: first, illustrated, 750 copies
Details: offset print (b/w plus blue) on 120 grams Biotop paper
Printer: Royal Van de Garde bv, Zaltbommel, the Netherlands
Binding: paperback
Dimensions: 160 × 245 mm
Pages: 32

Currently out of stock: a reprint is scheduled for autumn 2024.


Monotype Recorder: The Dutch Connection

This Recorder is titled The Dutch Connection and contains articles by, amongst others, Jan van Krimpen, Huib van Krimpen, David Saunders, and Frank E. Blokland. The Dutch Connection contains 40 pages with numerous illustrations.

Language: English
Authors: Jan van Krimpen et al.
Designer: Frank E. Blokland
Publishers: Dutch Type Library and Monotype
Edition: first, illustrated, 1250 copies
Details: offset print (b/w) on 105 grams Mellotex mat paper by Offsetdrukkerij Jan de Jong, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Binding: stapled
Dimensions: 220 × 280 mm
Pages: 40

Currently out of stock: a reprint is scheduled for autumn 2024.