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Albrecht Dürer’s contribution to typography took capitals in new directions.

His books on proportions, De Symmetria Partium in Rectis Formis Humanorum Corporum (books on the normal proportions of the parts of the human form) with Underweysung der Messung (instruction in measurement) cover drawing of human form, perspective – with a dissertation on Roman caps as well as gothics.

Both can be snagged in hi-res digital form from Octavo. Their Graphic Arts Bundle option also includes editions from Giabattista Bodoni (1740-1813), Geofroy Tory (c. 1480-1533) and Owen Jones (1809-74).

Dürer’s original letters exist today in the following fonts:

[1] Dürer Caps from P22

[2] Hands on Albrecht from URW

[3] Albrecht Dürer Gothic from Scriptorium

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Sort of a 16th century fashion magazine spread.

Used as a promo piece for my Jeanne Moderno fonts. Available as a print or on a greeting card/notecard/postcard.

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Albrecht Dürer’s Rhinoceros broadside, 1515

‘probably no animal picture has exerted such a profound influence on the arts’ -T.H. Clarke

The story behind Dürer’s Rhinoceros involves a Pope, some guesswork, a sketch and a shipwreck.

And the famous 16th century poster (above) influenced rhino art for years to come. This Wiki has some great historical detail (with derivatives) – including Salvador Dalí’s sculptural take on Dürer’s famous Rhino (below).

Salvador Dalí’s Rinoceronte vestido con puntillas, 1956

rhino prints
And one can snag a giclee print of Dürer’s rhino here. Or here. Or if a poster doesn’t suit and you’d rather have a tee, mug or stein, check out these wares at Cafe Press. This one hops. Or here’s basic black.

rhino book
The story behind the actual rhino became the basis for Lawrence Norfolk’s epic novel The Pope’s Rhinoceros. Snag a copy here.

rhino sale
Plus, a few years back – in lieu of a White Elephant – a handful of volunteers from ADAC had a White Rhino Sale. Because ‘white rhinos trump white elephants.’

Dürer said so. Flyer below.

Design by mehallo and Jeremy McCain (with a little help from Dürer), 2006

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Art by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Sorta. From The Brand New Monty Python Papperbok (1974).

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‘gruesome and delicious’

A hand made from meat. With onions, cheese and ketchup. Served on a bed of mashed potato. Details and step-by-step recipe here.

Found via Twitter.com/Typegirl

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A few years back the incredible Marian Bantjes sent me this wonderful Hallowe’en poster. Earlier the same year, I had put her work in an exhibition.

Marian’s post on heraldry is one of my favs. And check out her 10th Anniversary cover for GQ Italia, ’10 designers, 10 covers  . . .  10 years of men, stories, adventures and style.’

Happy Hallowe’en!

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Stephen Von Worley maps McDonalds locations in the US. Looking at the Dakotas, there’s not as many as one would think. Details here.

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‘the font changes shape and colors as it breeds and dies’

Jelte van Abbema’s award-winning bacteria font, Symbiosis. Details here.

Found via Twitter.com/rogerioabreu

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Klaatu Barada Nikto: The photographic work of Corey Holms. Prints available thru Blanka.

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The work of nocturnalMoTH.

Found via Drawn

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The food photography of Ron Busselen.

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