![]() Large numerals are used in the chapter openers to give it a contemporary feel. ![]() It felt appropriate to use Joanna, a typeface designed by the British typographer Eric Gill. While Gombrich published The Story of Art in 1950, the idea for the book germinated in the 1930s when he came to London. The colour of the cover is subtle aqua, and the ribbons match. ![]() Two ribbon markers, one for each section, enable easy referencing. The plate section follows, printed on coated art paper. The layout allows the text to flow smoothly, printed in black on off-white bible paper. The pocket-size edition is wrapped in onion-skin paper, like a parcel, similar to Éditions Gallimard tomes found in Parisian bookshops. Gombrich’s writing style is simple and accessible, and we wanted the design to reflect those qualities while giving the book a character that was distinct and quietly confident. ![]() This edition presents the text in a pocket format which combines a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. The Story of Art is one of the most famous and popular books on art, in which Sir Ernst Gombrich combines knowledge and wisdom with a gift for communicating his love of the subject. ![]()
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