Hermann Zapf & the World He Designed

A project in New York, NY by The Kelly-Winterton Press
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A comprehensive biography of the calligrapher, type designer, and typographer Hermann Zapf
Backers: 504
Average Pledge Per Backer: $97

Funded: $48,915 of $20,000
Dates: Nov 7th -> Dec 20th (44 days)
Project By: The Kelly-Winterton Press
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Last chance!

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than three days left to order a copy of the Zapf biography through kickstarterOver 76,000 words with index, illuminating analyisis of key design elements in some of Zapf's work, and a complete list of Zapf's sgraffito panels and limited edition... (Read More)

First proofs have arrived!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The first proofs for Hermann Zapf & the World He Designed have arrived.  Thank you again for your support of this project, which has made it possible to get to this stage. We're on schedule at this point to make the delivery dates for the... (Read More)

Only 1 week left!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 1 week left to participate in the Zapf biography campaignThere's just a week to go in our campaign to publish an in-depth, illustrated biography of the calligrapher, type designer, and typographer Hermann Zapf. This will be the last chance to... (Read More)

Progress report on the Hermann Zapf biography project

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are very grateful for the strong response to Hermann Zapf and the World He Designed. The funds raised so far will allow us to press proof many of the more diificult illustrations, rather than going with less expensive (and less accurate) Epson... (Read More)

New reward categories!

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demand, we're adding two new reward categories: Some of the items included with the Deluxe Edition 2 1] A second deluxe editionSeveral people have told us that they regret not pledging quickly enough for the Deluxe editon, which sold... (Read More)

We’ve made it over the first hurdle!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Our deepest gratitude to all of you who helped us reach the goal. That number is just a fraction of what it will cost to produce this 350-page, full-color, hardcover book, so please continue to spread the word. Thank you.  (Read More)

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