----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear ARLIS Member, For typographers, type designers, calligraphers, book designers and 20th-Century book historians, Oak Knoll Press, a scholarly publisher, has published - ^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^ RUDOLF KOCH Letterer, Type Designer, Teacher by Gerald Cinamon with foreword by Hermann Zapf ^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^[]+[]^ Rudolf Koch (1876-1934) was one of the foremost typographers, type designers, and letterers in Germany during the 20th century. He was also a brilliant illustrator and book designer. This important study of his life and work is the first authoritative reference that chronicles Koch's life almost month by month and includes numerous articles written by him that have never been published in English. In addition, this work has over 300 illustrations which fully demonstrate Koch's genius from his early days as an illustrator to his memorable years using the wood-cut medium, his breathtaking lettering, and his influential type designs. Koch was inspired by the lettering of Edward Johnston and by the productions and activities of William Morris. In 1911, he founded his own private press, designing and lettering its publications, and in 1921 created his Offenbach Werkstatt which brought to Rudolf Koch and his skilled co-workers deserved world-wide esteem. Five years of research by the author, Gerald Cinamon, a professional book designer and typographer, have culminated in this unique and definitive work. Its thoroughness will be useful to readers - in addition to the fascinating text and fully-integrated illustrations, the author has provided complete lists of Koch's typefaces, Koch's writings, a detailed bibliography of Koch's private-press publications, a useful bibliography of the contemporary journals and books used by the author - even the directions to Koch's grave near Frankfurt! This critically acclaimed biography belongs in the library of anyone interested in typography, book design and calligraphy. Co-published with The British Library. 2000, hardcover, 8.5 x 11 inches, 208 pages, over 300 illustrations ISBN: 1-58456-013-4 / Order No. 58028-EM / Price $49.95 Available Now! Sales rights: Worldwide except in UK. Available in UK from The British Library. Available from: Oak Knoll Press, 310 Delaware Street, New Castle DE 19720 USA Phone: (302) 328-7232 / Toll-free 1-800-996-2556 / Fax: (302) 328-7274 Email: [log in to unmask] / Web: www.oakknoll.com You can also order this book at http://www.oakknoll.com/pressrel/koch.html Michael Guessford Publicity & Marketing Director __________________________________________________________________ Oak Knoll Books (ABAA and ILAB) / Oak Knoll Press / St. Paul's Bibliographies 310 Delaware Street / New Castle DE 19720 Phone (302) 328-7232 / Toll-free 1-800-996-2556 / Fax (302) 328-7274 Email: [log in to unmask] / Web: http://www.oakknoll.com __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]