Bitstream Releases Eighth Set of Fonts from the New Font Collection Program.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004 Release Includes Display and Text Fonts from New and Veteran Designers, Including Bitstream's First OpenType Font Bitstream Inc. (Nasdaq:BITS) announced today that it is releasing its eighth set of fonts from the New Font Collection (NFC NFC abbr. National Football Conference ) program. The new release features display and text fonts from designers Julien Janiszewski, Lorenzo Lalatta, Rob Leuschke, and Harry Pears and Margaret Layson. The following typefaces This is a list of typefaces. Serif Here you can find a graphical version of this table.
-- Ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . , by Rob Leuschke -- Indoo, Indoo Italic, and Indoo Ornament, by Julien Janiszewski -- Lindisfarne Nova Incised incised /in·cised/ (in-sizd´) cut; made by cutting. and Lindisfarne Runes, by Harry Pears and Margaret Layson -- Orchestra, by Lorenzo Lalatta All fonts are available in PostScript Type 1 and TrueType formats for both Windows and the Macintosh. Ambiance is available in OpenType format, which is supported in Mac OS X and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. and 2000. Fonts are available for purchase: -- On the Web: http://store.bitstream.com -- By phone: 800-522-3668 (U.S. only) or 617-497-6222 -- By fax: 617-868-0784 -- By e-mail: sales@bitstream.com "These additions to the Bitstream New Font Collection include new fonts from veteran NFC designers and the debut font of an Italian illustrator and Web designer," explains Jim Lyles, Director of Typographic See typography. Development at Bitstream. "This release offers Lorenzo Lalatta's very first typeface, Orchestra BT, a whimsical melding of Latin letterforms with the shapes of musical instruments and musicians that shows his roots in comic illustration to good advantage. We are pleased to welcome another new contributor as well, established font designer and calligrapher cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. Rob Leuschke of St Charles, Missouri. Rob's typeface Ambiance is an elegant calligraphic cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. design that includes capital and lowercase swash letters. Ambiance is the first font Bitstream has released in the OpenType format. Rounding out this release are the charming Indoo typeface family A group of typefaces that includes the normal, bold, italic and bold-italic variations of the same design. from French font designer Julien Janiszewski, inspired by shop signage in the Indian neighborhoods of Paris, and two new additions to the Lindisfarne Nova family, Lindisfarne Nova Incised and Lindisfarne Runes, by Australians Harry Pears and Margaret Layson of Typeface Research Pty. Ltd. The NFC continues to thrive on the inspired works of these and other veteran designers and to seek new designers from across the globe." About the Designers Julien Janiszewski lives in Paris. He received a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Besancon and later graduated from the renowned type workshop at the Ecole Estienne in Paris. After a brief stint working for a graphic design company, Julien now works as a freelance type and art director. He is also skilled as a calligrapher, typographer, animator, and Web designer. Julien has an extensive library of type designs, which can be viewed at http://www.la-laiterie.com. Bitstream also published his Ambule font family A set of fonts of the same typeface in assorted sizes, including bold, italic and bold italic variations. , and he has had several fonts published by T-26 as well. Lorenzo LaLatta is a graphic artist, illustrator, and Web designer who lives and works in Parma, Italy. He discovered his love and talent for the illustrative arts at the early age of six, teaching himself to draw by copying comic strips
Students follow a specific pattern of courses that covers a large range of disciplines: Italian language and in Parma and university at the European Institute of Design in Milan, he polished his skills. He was particularly inspired by the "ligne claire Ligne claire (French for "clear line") is a style of drawing pioneered by Hergé, the Belgian creator of The Adventures of Tintin. It is a style of drawing which uses clear strong lines which have the same thickness and importance, rather than being used to emphasize ," or clear line, style in the work of Belgian comic artist Herge (Georges Remi), whose beloved character Tintin is commemorated on a new European coin. Lorenzo does not profess to be a type designer -- his only font to date is Orchestra BT. Although not a typeface in the strictest sense, Orchestra has a clear source in Latin letterforms wedded to Lorenzo's "ligne claire" roots. You can view samples of his illustrations and designs at www.acme.it/lalatta. A former lettering artist at Hallmark Cards Hallmark Cards, a privately owned American company based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States. Approximately 50% of greeting cards sent in the United States every year are manufactured by Hallmark. , Rob Leuschke now has his own thriving design businesses, Alphabytes (www.alphabytes.com) and the new Typesetit (www.typesetit.com. Growing up in St Charles, Missouri, where he still lives, Rob showed great artistic promise at an early age. He earned a BFA BFA abbr. Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA abbr BFA, B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts; first degree in Fine Arts. in graphic design at the University of Missouri at Columbia. After graduation, his stint at Hallmark Cards gave him the opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best lettering artists in the industry. Rob struck out on his own in 1987 and now boasts a long list of clients from all over the world. Rob has created over 250 custom typefaces, and his work has been exhibited in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Ambiance BT is Rob's first typeface published by Bitstream, with more to follow. Australian typographer Harry Pears continues to explore ancient type forms while maintaining his consultancy business Typeface Research Pty. Ltd., of Lake Cathie, Australia. Born in Quirindi, Australia, Harry has had a long career in printing and graphic arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. and has been the guiding force behind the creation of the Lindisfarne Nova family. Lindisfarne Nova Incised and Lindisfarne Runes are wonderful illustrative companions to the Lindisfarne Nova text fonts. In a unique partnership, Harry develops the concepts, and calligrapher Margaret Layson brings the designs to life. They both then work on the digital incarnation in a true collaboration. Originally from the United Kingdom, Margaret began her professional career as a geophysicist. After arriving in Australia in 1968, she began to work as a freelance calligrapher. Over the years she has maintained an interest in the history of writing, particularly the scripts and decorations in manuscripts. About the New Font Collection (NFC) Bitstream announced the New Font Collection (NFC) program in August of 2000. The current Bitstream Typeface Library has been a mainstay of the graphic design community for 20 years. Bitstream felt the time had come to begin a new collection of typefaces, not only to add fonts to the library but, more importantly, to seek out designs from both new and established designers. To pursue those goals, Bitstream established the New Font Collection program. About Bitstream Bitstream Inc. (Nasdaq:BITS) is a software development company that focuses on the presentation of data. Bitstream enables customers worldwide to render high-quality text, browse the Web on wireless devices, select from the largest collection of fonts online, and customize documents over the Internet. Its core competencies include font technology, browsing technology, e-commerce technology, and publishing technology. You can visit Bitstream on the Web at www.bitstream.com. Note to Editors: Bitstream is a registered trademark, and the Bitstream logo a trademark, of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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