Type Classification: Serif, a creepy serif
What is it?: It is a book that I found in the Library last week when I was looking for an exhibition book. I didn't have time to look inside, so I just snapped a quick picture before I left. I looked it up, and I think the title of the book is "A Boatload of Madmen" by Dickran Tashjian. It is a book of surrealism front the 1920's to the 1950's.
Analyze this piece: The type itself looks as if Dali decided he wanted to make a type inspired by his own paintings. The thorns that poke out from the counter space of the "o"s really give it a scary, harsh reality feeling that surrealism can give to the audience of the piece.
How will this influence my work?: I love the creepiness that only spiny gothic gates in front of large houses can give. This typeface definitely gives off that same feeling. Next time I want something to be creepy, I would love to re-create this type for the modern world. As long as the modern world can handle it.
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