Sunday, August 10, 2008

Helvetica (DVD)

Helvetica (2007) by Gary Hustwit. Fascinating documentary about the world's most ubiquitous font, which originated in Switzerland in 1957, and which has dominated typography for fifty years. After a thorough discussion of Helvetica, what it is and why designers like it, the film examines the reaction against Helvetica in some sectors -- and how the advent of computers has made it possible for individuals to design their own fonts. Grade: A-

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