The Work of Bruce Rogers

Abstract

No designer has played a more influential role in the revival of the typographic arts in America than Bruce Rogers (1870-1957). His work spanned half a century; its significant contributions is based on his adaptation of historic styles to machine production while maintaining the highest possible design and technical standards. Rogers’ approach was that of an artist (rather than that of a scholar or a practicing printer), while he demonstrated with remarkable versatility—from the playful limited editions to the majesty of the Oxford Bible.