'Fraktur Mon Amour' is the title of a new book by designer Judith Schalansky which takes you on a historic journey through blackletter fonts. The book itself looks like a black and pink bible -- and will probably be considered a bible for all lovers of graphics and fonts.
Fraktur Mon Amour reproduces 300 variations of Blackletter fonts, ranging from historical fonts to contemporary reinventions in a sensuous, beautifully crafted hot-pink prayer book-style catalog that is destined to become a fetish object for designers and type enthusiasts.
The beautiful designer "bible" takes us through more than 300 different Blackletter fonts and each one is presented on a full spread with its complete alphabet, history including date of origin, and the name of its designer. In addition to that, you also receive a CD with 137 of these wonderful fonts for free private use.
‘Fraktur Mon Amour’ will definitely be a fetish object among typographic geeks - and the book has already won several awards including the Type Directors Club of New York's 2007 Award for Typographic Excellence.
Gothic Designer 'Bibles'
Black and Pink Blackletter Fonts in 'Fraktur Mon Amour'
Trend Themes
1. Blackletter Font Revival - This trend presents an opportunity for designers and typographers to explore and revive blackletter fonts in contemporary design.
2. Fetishization of Design Objects - The black and pink 'bible' design of 'Fraktur Mon Amour' highlights the potential for designers to create fetishized objects that appeal to niche markets.
3. Graphic Design History Rediscovery - 'Fraktur Mon Amour' offers a historic journey through blackletter fonts, indicating a trend towards rediscovering and appreciating graphic design history.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - The graphic design industry can benefit from the blackletter font revival trend by offering new fonts, design resources, and educational content.
2. Publishing - Publishers can explore the creation of unique and visually appealing design books that cater to the niche market of typography enthusiasts and designers.
3. Typeface Design - Typeface designers can capitalize on the graphic design history rediscovery trend by creating new blackletter fonts and reinventing historical styles with a contemporary twist.