I recently watched the feature-length documentary Helvetica, about what is likely the most ubiquitous typeface in our environment (on signs, packaging, products, and so on). In a little booklet tucked into the DVD case, the filmmaker writes about how he got the idea for the film, how he travelled around the world to interview type designers and film examples of Helvetica in different cities, and how he was surprised at all the attention his film garnered when it came out. Who knew a film abo...
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