Oak Knoll

Limited to an edition of 250. A near fine copy. This book contains an essay adapted from a lecture presented to the Typocrafters on October 14, 1995. It was printed for those who attended the Typocrafters' 60th anniversary meeting from October 3-5, 1997. The essay traces Bruce Rogers' career as a typographer, with special focus on the development of the Centaur typeface. Printed in Centaur and Arrighi types on Mohawk Superfine paper, and bound in Hehnemühle Bugra wrappers. Designed, printed, and bound by David P. Wall.

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). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived"