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How Typography Can Tell Stories

How Typography Can Tell Stories

Working · Slate Podcasts

December 3, 202346m 30s

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Show Notes

This week, guest-host Keisha “TK” Dutes talks to graphic designer, writer, and educator Gail Anderson, who specializes in the art of typography. In the interview, Gail talks about falling in love with printed lettering and her decision to become a designer in the first place. Then she discusses some of her specific work, including campaign buttons and posters, playbills for Broadway, and her Emancipation Proclamation U.S. postage stamp


After the interview, TK and co-host June Thomas talk about collecting inspiration from the outside world. 


In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Gail discusses her position on the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee, which helps to select and approve official postage stamps. 

 

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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.


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