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BOOK "The perfect typeface does not yet exist," Jan Tschichold said in 1935. The calligrapher revolutionized graphic design by marrying two relatively new forms: the sans serif typeface Futura and advertising photography. Tschichold later disavowed Futura (it reminded him of fascism) and created the conservative serif Sabon as a way to bring ultimate clarity in communication. Jan Tschichold¡ Master Typographer: His Life, Work and Legacy (edited by Cees W. de Jong) illuminates his thinking. $75; Thames & Hudson

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BOOK "The perfect typeface does not yet exist," Jan Tschichold said in 1935. The calligrapher revolutionized graphic design by marrying two relatively new forms: the sans serif typeface Futura and advertising photography. Tschichold later disavowed Futura (it reminded him of fascism) and created the conservative serif Sabon as a way to bring ultimate clarity in communication. Jan Tschichold¡ Master Typographer: His Life, Work and Legacy (edited by Cees W. de Jong) illuminates his thinking. $75; Thames & Hudson

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