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English: The Language Is A-Changing
There seems to be an ever present anxiety that the English language is on the edge of some catastrophe. But never fear, it’s held up just fine to the technological upheavals of the printing press, radio and cable TV, and … Continue reading
Stephen Fry on the Evolution of Language
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The History of Typography – Animated Short
The History of Typography – Animated Short from Ben Barrett-Forrest on Vimeo.
It’s not lonely work; it’s quiet work.
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Dancing Books
Here are some dancing books courtesy of Type Books. Enjoy!
Going on a Word Hunt…
Gonna catch a big one! For as long as I can remember I’ve been completely fascinated by lexicography. I remember the second time* I went sans parents to the big mall in the city where I grew up… I was … Continue reading
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