HomeCodex MagazineSearchContactFreeAboutFont GameNewsShopWLTTwitterSubscribeSep 25 2011ATypI 2011 ReykjavíkBy Dan ReynoldsFounded in 1957, the Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI) is a worldwide organization dedicated to type design and typographic-related themes. Reykjavík/Iceland hosted this year’s annual ATypI conference. From 14–18 September, about 250 local and international guests gathered to hear presentations on writing systems, design history, and font production. I attended with the Linotype/Monotype Imaging company contingent, and was fortunate enough to give a presentation on the final day of conference. While this write-up doesn’t cover every lecture or activity, I hope that it lends readers a good feeling of the event’s flavor. Continue reading this article[12 comments]Sep 18 2011Gay typeThe Week in TypeHard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close. Autumn is showing its face, and before you know it, we’ll be Christmas shopping. Some inspiring stuff in this week’s The Week in Type. Sit back and enjoy.Let’s begin with a gorgeous book cover by Carlo Giovani for the new Brazilian edition of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth:Lovely use of Phaeton by Randy Jones & Kevin Cornell.Via @ThinkingType. Continue reading this article[11 comments]Aug 30 2011PeaceNew limited edition prints by Seb LesterI am proud to present a new limited edition print released today entitled ‘Peace’. It is available in two colourways. A classic metallic gold on black and a contemporary dark chrome on white. I would like to offer a little insight into the design.There are words that are common currency for calligraphers and artists. Often profound words that encapsulate an idea or sentiment that has broad and timeless appeal. ‘Peace’ is one such word. I felt this year was a good time for me to produce my interpretation of the word ‘Peace’. Continue reading this article[19 comments]Aug 23 2011Linotype the film — final pushby Doug WilsonAs some of you may know, I am the director of a feature-length documentary film about the Linotype type casting machine. About a year ago, I partnered up with two good friends on a journey to document the Linotype and the people who love these crazy machines. After 45 interviews and 26 separate shoots, we have amassed an amazing collection of footage telling the surprisingly emotional and fascinating story of the Linotype.“Linotype: The Film” Official Trailer from Linotype: The Film on Vimeo. Continue reading this article[17 comments]Jul 30 2011All sorts of typeThe Week in TypeThe type-obsessive, thoroughly inspiring Andrew Byrom in this TEDxUCLA talk, If h is a chair: Continue reading this article[18 comments]May 26 2011TYPO-Berlinby Dan ReynoldsFrom May 19–21, FontShop hosted its 16th annual TYPO-Berlin conference. Over 1,600 guests were in attendance. This year’s conference theme was “Shift,”  and the subtext of many of the presentati