Baskerville: The Biography of a Typeface

A compact and charming history of the classic Enlightenment font by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type.



When Baskerville was first created in 1757, there was concern that it would damage readers' eyes with its combination of thin and thick strokes and tapering serifs. Yet 250 years later, it remains one of the most commonly used typefaces in books of all kinds. As bestselling author Simon Garfield tells it, the tale of this elegant typeface is one of painstaking dedication...