Simon Garfield
Simon Garfield is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen acclaimed books of nonfiction including On the Map and Just My Type . A recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award for nonfiction, he lives in London.
Simon Garfield is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen acclaimed books of nonfiction including On the Map and Just My Type . A recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award for nonfiction, he lives in London. See less
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Simon Garfield book reviews
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On the Map: Why the World Looks the Way it Does
Fits Right In
by msjrn8, Sep 14, 2014
Having several framed Mercator Projections and Blaeu Wall Maps of various styles decorating our dining room walls, my hubby and I had to have this book; we really enjoyed the illustrations and ... Read More
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Just My Type: A Book About Fonts
Pleasant Enough
Filled with glimpses of history and many of the key figures in the world of typography, and occasionally witty and insightful by turns. Mr. Garfield's diverting romp through its topic too often ... Read More
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Just My Type: A Book About Fonts
Good Read
by Gillink2, Apr 16, 2012
It's great to read about the fonts and the geeks who designed them .As an amateur calligrapher I had only a passing knowledge of print fonts. The book widened my interest a great deal. Read More
