Glyph: A Visual Exploration of Punctuation Marks and Other Typographic Symbols

Glyph: A Visual Exploration of Punctuation Marks and Other Typographic Symbols

By Adriana Caneva and Shiro Nishimoto

Glyph is an analysis of the Latin alphabet’s depictions of marks and glyphs. Each mark, from & to *, has a summary of its usage and history, as well as a grid of the most interesting typographic variations. Who knew the ampersand was once a letter of the alphabet, for example?

This book will appeal to linguists, typographers, and design enthusiasts alike because of its striking design and packaging, including hard-cut greyboard edges and extensive use of neon throughout.

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