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Search for "Typography" to discover type gems in the Picture Collection.
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SVA Library Picture Collection DatabaseThis is a circulating, physical collection of images culled from all manner of print publications spanning more than 100 years. Containing over 200,000 images across 1350 subjects, the Picture Collection is a unique resource that provides sweeping visual reference and insight into the history of culture via the medium of print. Search via keyword to discover folder subject headings.
Typography Magazines & Journals
Magazines and journals are great sources for current and historical information. The following magazines and journals are available at the SVA Library:
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AIGA Journal of Graphic DesignLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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BaselineLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Communication ArtsLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Critique : the magazine of graphic design.Location: Periodicals Stacks
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Design Book Review: DBRLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Design IssuesLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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EmigreLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Eye : the international review of graphic designLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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GraphisLocation: multiple
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Guild NewsLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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HowLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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ModoLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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PrintLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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SerifLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Step-by-Step GraphicsLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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Step Inside DesignLocation: Periodicals Stacks
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U & IcLocation: Periodicals Stacks
Finding Books
The SVA Library has an extensive collection of books on typography. Use the library catalog to locate resources on the shelves. The following are subject headings that will guide you to typography books:
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Typography Books
The following are Reference (REF) and Circulating (MAIN), and OVERSIZE books that are standards in the field of typography:
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History of Graphic Design by Call Number: Z246 .M43 2016 - MAINISBN: 9781118772058Publication Date: 2016-05-02 -
20th-Century Type by Call Number: Z250.A2 B57 2004 - MAINISBN: 0300100736Publication Date: 2004-05-11 -
American Typography Today by Call Number: Z208 .C37 1993 - MAINISBN: 0442014570Publication Date: 1993-01-01 -
The Elements of Typographic Style by Call Number: Z246 .B74 2004 - MAINISBN: 0881792055Publication Date: 2005-02-11 -
Encyclopaedia of Type Faces by Call Number: Z250.J36 1983 - MAINISBN: 9780713713473Publication Date: 1983
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Graphis Digital FontsCall Number: Z250.7.G734 - REFERENCE
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Modern Encyclopedia of Typefaces, 1960-1990 by Call Number: Z250 .W238 1990 - MAINISBN: 0442308094Publication Date: 1990-11-01
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Rookledge's international handbook of type designers : a biographical directory by Call Number: Z250.A2 E27 1991 - MAIN, REFERENCEISBN: 1870758099Publication Date: 1991
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The Type Specimen Book by Call Number: Z250 .V115 1974 - MAINISBN: 0442279167Publication Date: 1974-01-01
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Typography : the annual of the Type Directors Club.Call Number: Z119.5 .T82, v. 1-35 - REFERENCEPublication Date: 1980-
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Typographic Design by Call Number: Z246 .C217 2007 - MAINISBN: 9780471783909Publication Date: 2006-11-03 -
The Typographic Desk Reference by Call Number: Z118.5 .R67 2009 - REFERENCEISBN: 9781584562313Publication Date: 2009-12-01 -
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Type Specimens
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ITC Font Type SpecimensBrowse this list of ITC font specimens located in the library's Reference stacks.
Circulating Books:
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100 Wood Type Alphabets by Call Number: Z250 .W86 1977 -
A. T. A. type comparison bookCall Number: Z250 .M4
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The Book of American Types by Call Number: Z250 .D2712 1941
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Art Nouveau Display Alphabets : 100 complete fonts by Call Number: Z250 .A77 1976 -
Art Deco Display Alphabets: 100 complete fonts by Call Number: NK3625.A7 A7 1982 -
The Encyclopaedia of Type Faces by Call Number: Z250 .B5
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Library Stack
Library Stack is a database and archive of digital arts publications, including ebooks, PDFs, apps, music and video from the fields of contemporary art, critical theory, political science, sociology, architecture, urbanism, graphic design and film studies. It has a particular focus on hybrid works: experimental podcasts, custom type-faces, exhibitions bundled into .zip folders, serial journals, collaborative scholarship initiatives and artists’ software. -
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Documents artistic traditions across many time periods and cultures including architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and design. Digital images come from museums, archaeological teams, photo archives, slide collections, and art reference publishers. The collection is over 2+ million images and continues to grow. Users must create a personal account.
