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The great typographers

Many don’t realize that each typeface we encounter in our day-to-day lives is a result of a very intricate creative process, that requires considerable effort on the part of it’s designer. Yet, the hallmark of any great typeface is humbleness: when you aren’t even aware of it while reading, then it’s good. That is 
the conflict I wish to resolve by raising awareness of the world of typography. I wish to pay my respect 
to the great masters by capturing their likeness in a series of portraits, composed of the very typefaces they brought into existence. Please take a moment to absorb these images and realize: in any great typeface, each and every letter is born of hours of care and effort, to people who really love their craft.


„Sokan nem is sejtik, hogy a nap mint nap olvasott betűtípusok elkészítése milyen bonyolult dolog, 
hogy mennyi tervezést, odafigyelést és gondos munkát igényel. Mégis, a jó betűtípus olvasás közben 
szinte észrevétlen marad. Ezt az ellentmondást szeretném feloldani és egy kicsit nagyobb figyelmet fordítani a betűk világára. Ha csak néhány pillanatra is, de időzzön el a képek előtt és gondolja végig, mekkora munka lehet egy jól megtervezett betű elkészítése.”
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Limited edition poster series, 50x70 cm
Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
Silkscreen printed by printa
my typeface – László Sándor Graphic Designer Exhibition – 2012, Hungary
FirstHand – Fine and Applied Art Exhibitions & Fairs – 2012, Hungary
tr{end of print} – Art Books and Typography Exhibition – 2012, Hungary
XVIII. National Biennial of Graphic Design Exhibition – 2012, Hungary






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The great typographers
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The great typographers

The great typographers – portrait series Limited edition silkscreen posters

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