Anton Janson
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Anton Janson (Jan 17, 1620, Wanden/Wauden? in Friesland - Nov 18, 1687, Leipzig) was a Dutch type founder and printer.
The typeface Janson is named for him, although it can also be attributed to Hungarian punch-cutter and printer Miklós (Nicholas) Kis (1650–1702).
[edit] References
- Carter, Rob, Day, Ben, Meggs,Philip. Typographic Design: Form and Communication, Second Edition. Van Nostrand Reinhold, Inc: 1993 ISBN 0-442-00759-0.
- Meggs, Philip B. and McKelvey, Roy. Revival of the Fittest: Digital Versions of Classic Typefaces. RC Publications: 2000. ISBN 1-883915-08-2.
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