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Typografische Monatsblätter, 06, 1978

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Content includes:
Gregory Vines, Basel: Zur Gestaltung der TM-Umschläge 1978
Jost Hochuli, St.Gallen: Das Schriftmusterbuch der Typotron AG
KITAB Klett-Computerprogramm für die arabische Schrift
B. Winkelmann, Zürich: Textverarbeitung on line: Offset + Buchdruck AG – Satz AG – Offset + Buchdruck AG
Roger Chatelain : Georges Simenon et l’imprimerie
Marcel Probst : Des nouveautés chez Chromos Electronic SA
W. P. Jaspert : Travaux de ville en héliogravure

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Gregory Vines
  • Year: 1978
  • Size: 230mm x 297mm

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Typografische Monatsblätter, 06, 1978. Cover design by Gregory Vines
Typografische Monatsblätter, 06, 1978. Cover design by Gregory Vines
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