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Unfolding William Morrisey

Typographica on April 2, 2004

We haven’t shown many examples of type in use lately, so here is a stunning portfolio to get us rolling again:

William Morrisey designed for some high profile clients like Orbitz (logo) and Saturday Night Live (opening credits), but my favorite piece in his gallery is the identity for a jeweler, replete with antique type and coated with a curious, modernizing pink goo. His penchant for 19th century typography also shines in the packaging and book for the Anthology of American Folk Music.

Morrisey is not to be confused with the long departed artist and typographer William Morris, but with a name so similar I think it’s okay to say he was destined for greatness.

I grabbed this link at the always buzzing Newstoday, where one can find some gems amidst the folderol.

One Comment

  1. John Butler says:
    04.02.04 at 9:28 pm

    Mr. Morrisey is truly the Last of the Famous International Playboys.

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