So I just bought this great documentary on Amazon. |
 Aug 6 2009, 10:45 PM
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It's called Helvetica, and it's about the history of the typeface Helvetica. I prefer Helvetica Neue myself, which is why I splash it all over my website, but Helvetica is great, too. I know this documentary is amazing as well, because I've already seen it, and it was good enough for me to fork over $20 for my own copy (and even good enough for me to not pirate it, but actually give the creators some money). On the surface, it's an in-depth look at font of great historical importance, but it's much deeper than that. It's about the interplay of typography, graphic design, and art, and moreover it's about subtlety -- how even a slight change to something like a typeface (or something greater than a typeface) can make all the difference in the world.
Has anyone else seen this documentary? |
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Sep 11 2009, 03:43 PM
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Helvetica is on Netflix Watch Instantly right now (for those who have Netflix). I'm definitely watching this and Man on Wire (which is also on Watch Instantly) later this evening.
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Sep 11 2009, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Sep 11 2009, 03:43 PM)  Helvetica is on Netflix Watch Instantly right now (for those who have Netflix). I'm definitely watching this and Man on Wire (which is also on Watch Instantly) later this evening. MAN ON WIRE IS THE BOMB! |
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mipadi So I just bought this great documentary on Amazon. Aug 6 2009, 10:45 PM
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