Francis Thibaudeau
| Francis Thibaudeau | |
|---|---|
| Born |
19 April 1860 Cholet |
| Died |
7 March 1925 Paris |
| Occupation | typographer |
Francis Thibaudeau (1860, Cholet, France - 1925, Paris) is a French typographer and creator of the first well-established system for classifying typefaces, the Thibaudeau classification. He devised his system while developing the catalogues for the Renault & Marcou and G. Peignot & Fils foundries in the early 20th century. He worked at G. Peignot & Fils (1898-1919), Peignot & Cie (1919-1923), and Deberny & Peignot (1923-1925).
His book, La lettre d'imprimerie (The Letter of the Printing Office), is printed in Auriol, a typeface designed by its namesake, George Auriol and reflecting typical Art Nouveau design. In this text, he states clearly his patriotic purpose: « May this work of popularization [...] inspire interest in the nature of the printed letter and then in the art of its use and applications, [...] for the greatest profit of the national industry and the triumph of French art. »[1]
References
- Jubert, Roxane. "The Bauhaus Context: Typography and Graphic Design in France." Design Issues. 22.4 (Autumn 2006): 66-80.
- Consuegra, David. American Type Design & Designers. Allworth Communications, Inc., 2004, p. 26. (ISBN 1581153201, ISBN 978-1-58115-320-0)
Publications by Thibaudeau
- Thibaudeau, Francis. La Lettre D'Imprimerie. Paris: Bureau de l'édition, 1921.
- Thibaudeau, Francis. Manuel français de typographie moderne. Paris: Bureau de l'édition, 1924.
Notes
- ↑ xxv. Quoted in Jubert, p. 74.
External links
- Brief biographical article at Typographie & Civilization (French)