W. A. Dwiggins - Emblems and Electra
W. A. Dwiggins - Emblems and Electra
A Bakers' Dozen of Emblems and Electra, hardcover.
With color illustrations by W. A. Dwiggins and the first specimen release of his typeface Electra.
Very unusual hardcover (usually in wraps) 1st edition. Published by Mergenthaler Linotype Company, Brooklyn, NY.
Extract from the book:
’”Electricity” he said, “sparks, energy—high-speed steel–metal shavings coming off a lathe–precise, positive–say it with a snap. […] Make a line of letter so full of energy that it can’t wait to get to the end of the measure”.
’This panphlet is the announcement of the new Linotype face to be calle “Electra,” cut from designs drawn for The Mergenthaler Linotype Company by W. A. Dwiggins. The Face–at this stage completed in twelve point, roman and italic–provides a new type texture for book-page composition.
Specifications:
Year: 1935
Format: Book , 44 pages
Designed by: W. A. Dwiggins
Size: small octavo
Condition: Excellent