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East Asia created by Ming typeface
Written by Jihoon Park
(Scheduled for publication in the first half of 2026)
This book explores the establishment of Chinese characters in print media, focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, when modern printing technology took root in East Asia and spread across the region. It analyzes the political, technological, and cultural influences surrounding the medium of writing during the formation of the typefaces we are familiar with today. Drawing on East Asian history, this book offers an in-depth examination of the relationship between character/type design and society.
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