A captivating history of the Baskerville typeface, exploring its creator's obsessions and legacy.
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A captivating history of the Baskerville typeface, exploring its creator's obsessions and legacy.
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Garfield explores why Baskerville's own body was dug up and buried many times before finally being allowed to rest in peace, and examines his legacy through the work of his wife, Sarah Baskerville--one of the first powerful women in the printing world--and the archivists and enthusiasts working to preserve the font's original steel punches today.
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will contain mild spoilers
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Brief mentions of a body being dug up and reburied multiple times.
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Minor cultural commentary on typography and historical gender roles.
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