![]() WorldCat record id: 213343274įrom the description of Frederic W. About seventy-five of his designs were destroyed when his plant burned down in 1939.įrom the description of The craft of the printer : manuscript, (Princeton University Library). ![]() Kennerley, Deepdene, Garamont, and Forum are a few of his more than 100 typefaces. In 1905, Goudy established his first press, which he moved to New York City the next year. WorldCat record id: 657754319įrederic William Goudy is celebrated as one of the finest and most prolific type designers in history. Goudy, world renowned type designer, was born March 8, 1865, in Bloomington, Illinois.įrom the description of Frederic W. ![]() The Typophiles is a not-for-profit educational association that encourages the appreciation and production of fine typography and bookmaking.įrom the description of The Typophiles : their book, 1934-1942. WorldCat record id: 505860987įrederic Goudy was one of the foremost American type designers his fonts include Copperplate Gothic, Kennerley, and Goudy Old Style. Ransom and was the Art Director for the Lanston Monotype Machine Company from 1920 until his death in 1947.įrom the description of Frederic W. Goudy founded the Village Press with Will H. ![]() After a career in real estate, he began his career as a type designer at 40 and created over 120 type styles including University of California Oldstyle, exclusively for the University of California Press, and Goudy Old Style. Frederic William Goudy was an American type designer.
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