RETRO FONTS

Retro Fonts is a fantastic compilation of over 400 of the best retro fontsfrom 1830 to the end of the 20th century. The fonts are presented in thestyle of old type specimen books as alphabets with sample words/phrases,shown opposite classic examples of the fonts in use in their historicalcontext. Arranged chronologically into eight sections representing differentstylistic eras, each with an introduction discussing the typography of thatera, the fonts range from Art Deco, Bauhaus and Swiss through to Sixties,Disco and Punk. Featuring both familiar fonts and lesser-known examplesripe for rediscovery, this is a unique source of inspiration for allgraphic designers and typographers. The accompanying CD contains 222copyright-free fonts. Gregor Stawinski is a graphic designer based in Munich.