Comic Sans
Narrated by David Thorpe
ABC of Fonts, Book 3
- Released
- October 22, 2024
- Length
- 2 hrs 7 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
This engaging history explores the rise of Comic Sans, from its spontaneous creation at Microsoft in the 1990s to its reputation as one of the most recognized and controversial typefaces today. Simon Garfield examines how it emerged from educational software, its cultural impact, and the digital age’s influence on font creation and opinion. The book offers insights into the ongoing debate surrounding Comic Sans, considering whether it might someday be celebrated as a truly iconic typeface.
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