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Mexican Blackletter

Posted on April 1st, 2010 by steve

‘The letterform’s characteristics rely on ornaments and contrast, which are both playful and mysterious at the same time. The same as the market engulfs the shopper with its array of stimuli’ -CP

Cristina Paoli’s slim coffee table book Mexican Blackletter takes a look at the importation of blackletter types into the Americas (via Spain) and subsequent vernacular adaptations in Mexico.

My favorite part is the breakout of multiple adapted forms, how they compare with each other (below) and how these forms have evolved into something distinctly Mexican.

Snag the book here. It’s a delightful read.

tags: cool finds, design history, education, typography // 4 comments  . . .   

4 Responses to “Mexican Blackletter”

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  4. Cristina Paoli // Sep 5, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Hello! I’m glad you liked the book!
    All best,
    Cristina

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