typography
typography on Spoot baby... spooooooot!: a running collection of 3 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on typography in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. # Spoot. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around typography, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Spoot baby... spooooooot! is covering right now.
Godard, Typographer.
Jean-Luc Godard: cinema icon, provocateur, and… typographer? It's a delightful collision of worlds, and Paule Palacios-Dalens’ 2019 article, *Jean-Luc Godard, the Typographer with a Movie Camera*, brilliantly illuminates this lesser-known facet of the director's genius. Godard isn't merely *in* cinema; he *is* cinema, and as Palacios-Dalens argues, he’s also a direct descendant of the printed page. Layout design, particularly the bold, experimental choices Godard made in his films, reveals a deep understanding and manipulation of typographic principles. It’s a fascinating perspective, proving that visual storytelling extends far beyond narrative and performance. If you're intrigued by the unexpected intersections of art forms—and who isn't?—you might also enjoy our exploration of "Tuscan Letters," another dive into the surprising history of letterforms and their regional quirks. Stay spooty.
Tuscan Letters.
Prepare to be delightfully sidetracked. Tere Schultz, a name synonymous with typographic excavation, returns with *Tuscan Letters*, a new exploration into a peculiar corner of letterforms. These aren’t your everyday serifs; think hollow feet, harlequin hats, and a lineage possibly rooted in lapidary mischief. Schultz’s deep dive examines these ornamental objects – sometimes delicate, sometimes exuberantly extravagant – revealing a personal fixation brought to brilliant life. Consider it a literary and typographic divertimento, perfect for those who appreciate the unexpected. *Tuscan Letters* peels back layers of history and design, uncovering the hidden narratives within these often-overlooked characters. For those intrigued by the evolution of writing systems, you might find parallels in Kate Kelley’s work on Proto-Elamite, recently explored on Spoot. Stay spooty—and prepare to look up a thing or two.
PrintingFilms.
## The Enduring Allure of Analog: Discover PrintingFilms.com As many of us know—and as regular readers will undoubtedly attest—there's a particular charm to the tactile world of traditional printing. I recall fondly my time as a proofreader in the 1980s, immersed in a design department where the printers themselves were walking repositories of knowledge. Do such vibrant, physical printing hubs still thrive? Thankfully, yes. PrintingFilms.com is a remarkable digital archive dedicated to preserving the artistry and technical details of historical printing processes. It’s a deep dive into everything from letterpress to photogravure, featuring an extensive collection of films, proofs, and related ephemera. Consider it a meticulously curated resource for historians, designers, and anyone captivated by the enduring legacy of analog craftsmanship.