Letter Forms as Content: Making Books of Alphabets

Russell Maret is a self-described alphabetical fetishist who grapples with his condition by making alphabetical treatises, writing small books about medieval Italian lettering, and painting things that look like letter forms. A self taught letter designer, Russell designed his first text-specific alphabet in 1996 and now designs a new alphabet for every text he prints. In the last year, as part of a large type specimen project, he has begun collaborating with the Dale Guild Type Foundry to convert a selection of his digital typefaces into new foundry metal faces. In addition to a slide presentation, Russell’s talk will involve a show and tell of his books.

Lecture starts at 6:30pm prompt

Venue: The Artworkers Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT

Entrance on the door: members £6, non-members £8, students £4

Season ticket (8 lectures for the price of 6): members £36, non-members £48, students £24