The History of Futura

Name: The History of Futura
Uploaded: 2017-03-02T13:56:41-05:00
Description: Even if you don't realize it, you've probably seen the font Futura many times. The sharp, geometrical typeface has become a favorite among directors Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson, as well as artist Barbra Kruger. But the German-born type had...

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