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I was there at the rpesentation last friday.

It is an interesting book for many reasons. First, the content gives you a well overview over de Does' life and achievements. The development of his typefaces is described with interesting details. Second , a complete listing and showing of de Does' typographic work. Third, the book as been very well printed, bounded and it has very nice and good paper. And last, but not least, the design. Made by C. Noordzij, as mentioned above, who is a renowed and highly professional bookdesigner. Th e work has designed very thouroughly and precise. Even de Does had to admit it was well doe. And he is very picky, when it comes to typography. (very picky!)

---Jacques

Is there anything in it about how de Does's type design philosophy is different than that of Gerrit Noordzij?

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I dont know yet. I didnt have the chance reading it. I had a good peak at it during the presentation.

And I work for C. Noordzij's husband, P.M. Noordzij.

---Jacques

I just received the book I ordered at Typotheque, and I have to say that it is a truely beautiful piece, wonderfully designed, instructive and full of references. I haven't properly read the essays so i can't comment on them, but I look forward to it.