| Francis Thibaudeau | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1860 |
| Died | 1925 |
| Occupation | typographer |
| Known for | Thibaudeau classification |
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."
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 (in French)
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