First softcover edition of this interesting book with the title-page and the ampersand page designed by Bruce Rogers (The Work of Bruce Rogers, p69, no. 393). Front wrapper detached and head of spine damaged. Forty-one prominent book designers created designs for each letter in the alphabet. Two-color illustrations by 41 printers, artists and designers including Rogers, Peter Beilenson, W.A. Dwiggens, Edwin & Robert Grabhorn, Joseph Blumenthal, Fritz Eichenberg, George Salter, Boris Artzybasheff, John Fass, Joseph Blumenthal, Dwiggins, Anthoensen, Valenti Angelo, Boris Artzybasheff and many others. Introduction by Harry Miller Lydenberg.

The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books... Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB).