About TYPE Magazine
What is TYPE?
TYPE is a print magazine and web site published “as international conditions warrant.” Issue No. 1 was published September 12, 2017.
It’s a publication for people who love fonts—typography, calligraphy, lettering, sign painting—letterforms of all kinds.
Our focus is on the people behind the letterforms. We tell their stories, and have some fun along the way. We are as enthralled by the future of typography as we are of the past. TYPE talks about current trends, best practices, and the inspirational past with wit, charm, and a bit of a critical eye.
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Why TYPE?
There has been an explosion of typefaces and new foundries in recent years and the public awareness of typography has never been higher. Who is behind this new generation of young type foundries? Where is the market for all of these new designs? TYPE magazine aims to answer these questions and a whole lot more.
TYPE is not a simple trade journal or technical manual, but rather a place for the stories about typographyical inspiration. We hope TYPE is itself inspiring.The magazine is interested in the “Who?” and “Why?” of type and design and not just the “what?”
TYPE features both established veterans and newcomers to the world of type and design. The magazine is opening up the world of typography and lettering,to people making it accessible to anyone who is curious to learn more.
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Who is Behind TYPE?
Roger Black, Editor
Since the weekly “LA” in 1972, Roger has been chief art director or consultant for publications including Rolling Stone, New York, The New York Times, Newsweek, and Esquire. While continuing to work on publications, he’s on the board at Type Network, distributor of type from digital type foundries including Font Bureau which he co-founded in 1989.
Contact Roger at info@typemag.org
Lucas Czarnecki, Managing Editor
A writer and designer in Charlottesville, Virginia, Lucas’s entertaining talk on Garbage Fonts at Typecon 2017 year raised a few eyebrows and opened a few minds. His entry-level web site, Type365, is useful and popular. Lucas founded the Charlottesville Design Week and is a letterpress printer.