A History of Type Design: Stanley Morison, 1889–1967 (London, England) famousintypography (Plates and mugs were used

(Plates and mugs were used for lunch

and the publication of her two important texts: The Dwiggins Marionettes and Stenciled Ornaments

and it shows his ruled pencil lines—and even multiple takes at his signature in the lower right corner

born in Alexandria

And it pairs nicely with this

A History of Type Design: Stanley Morison, 1889–1967 (London, England) famousintypography (Plates and mugs were usedUsing a variation on the Japanese frottage technique of Takuhon, curator Gavin Morrison and artist Scott Myles have taken impressions from the headstones of prominent type designers and then turned them into limited edition lithographs. Each one is printed at 100% of the original rubbing. And each one is a total stunner. Heres ol Stanley Morisons as originally cut by Reynolds Stone. Although not shown here, this copy is numbered and signed by both