Characters

Type and signage are part of our daily lives and the history of whichever city we happen to live in. Stephen Banham has researched the signage and typography of a city to present a collection of quirky, poignant and often funny stories. Featuring a treasure trove of long overlooked examples, Banham reveals how typography is a rich form of cultural expression, redefining the way we look at our surroundings one letter at a time.