Alphabet Innovations

A phototype (VGC Photo Typositor) collection founded by Phil Martin in 1969. It was followed by Martin’s TypeSpectra foundry in 1974.

Some typefaces were digitized by The Font Company (1988–93) [Precision Type 1995] and URW.

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Typefaces:
- Trooper Roman (14)
- Corporate (10)
- Dominante (7)
- Introspect (7)
- Corporate Image (6)
- Jolly Roger (6)
- Didoni (5)
- Dimensia (5)
- Harem (3)
- Stark (3)
- Endowed Jones (2)
- Fat Chance (2)
- Globe (2)
- Helvetica Flair (2)
- Polonaise (2)
- Sledge Hammer (2)
- Swath (2)
- Arthur (1)
- Avalon (Alphabet Innovations) (1)
- Baskerville AI (1)
- Eightball (Alphabet Innovations) (1)
- King Arthur (1)
- Primus (1)
- Report (1)
- Souvenir Gothic (1)
- Supercooper (1)
- Viant (1)
- Wordsworth (1)
- Agenda (Alphabet Innovations)
- Aurora Snug
- Bluejack
- Criterion
- Fotura
- Goudy AI
- Helserif
- Legothic
- Martin Gothic
- Martinique
- New Didoni
- Pandora Black
- Pazazzma
- Scenario
- Stanza
- Thrust
- Univers Flair

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The Eternal Bliss Machine by Marcia Seligson1974

unknown

Photo(s) by Make It Old on Flickr.

The Phantoms of Dixie by Hans Holzer, Mockingbird1973

unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

The Mysterious World of Dinosaurs by John Heritage1980

unknown

Photo(s) by Michael Studt on Flickr.

Sponsor

Cursillo ’71 album art1971

Jack Dowling

Contributed by Fonts In Use Staff

Paddy Noonan and his Grand Band – Live Irish Party at the Barleycorn album art1970

unknown

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

The Dragon magazine covers, 1979–2000c. 1979

unknown

Contributed by D Jones

Staff Pick

Del Shannon – The Best of Del Shannon album art1978

unknown

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

Ni-Lach series by Marcia J. Bennett1984

unknown

Contributed by fangly

<cite>Ni-Lach</cite> series by Marcia J. Bennett

Chamiel by Edward Pearson, Pocket Books1974

unknown
Michael Gross

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

The Staple Singers – Let’s Do It Again album art1975

Brad Kanawyer
Sandy Kossin

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Nintendo Super System flyer1992

Nintendo

Contributed by fangly

<cite>Nintendo Super System</cite> flyer

Peter Hand Extra Light beer labelc. 1975

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

The Paramount Pretties by James Robert Parish1972

Marge Valko

Contributed by Garrison Martin

<cite>The Paramount Pretties</cite> by James Robert Parish

Agusa – Två album art2015

Peter Wallgren

Contributed by Jerry van Kooten

Game Boy logo, console and packaging1989

Nintendo
Tim Girvin

Contributed by Antonia Taylor

Staff Pick

T.T Block arcade game flyerc. 1977

unknown

Contributed by David Smith

<cite>T.T Block</cite> arcade game flyer

Popular Electronics, 1970–19821970

Edward I. Buxbaum

Contributed by Safa Orhan

<cite>Popular Electronics</cite><span>,</span> 1970–1982

Lords of the Earth. A history of the Navajo Indians by Jules Loh1971

Walter Harper
unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

<cite>Lords of the Earth. A history of the Navajo Indians</cite> by Jules Loh

Staff Pick

Johnnie Walker Red Label ad1970

unknown

Contributed by Herb Lubalin Study Center

Life of the Party album art1972

unknown

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

Technology and Human Affairs by Larry Hickman and Azizah al-Hibri (eds.)1981

unknown

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

<cite>Technology and Human Affairs</cite> by Larry Hickman and Azizah al-Hibri (eds.)

Tangerine Dream – Exit album art1981

Monica Froese

Contributed by Alex Rosario

Tangerine Dream – <cite>Exit</cite> album art

Green Phoenix: The Last Stand of the Prehumans by Thomas Burnett Swann (DAW Books)1972

George Barr

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

Farthest Star by Frederik Pohl & Jack Williamson (Ballantine Books first edition)1975

Philip Perlman

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

<cite>Farthest Star</cite> by Frederik Pohl & Jack Williamson (Ballantine Books first edition)

Star Hawks (1979) and Star Hawks II (1981) by Gil Kane and Ron Goulartc. 1979

Gil Kane
unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

<cite>Star Hawks</cite> (1979) and <cite>Star Hawks II</cite> (1981) by Gil Kane and Ron Goulart

Search the Sky by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth (Bantam Books)1977

unknown

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

<cite>Search the Sky</cite> by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth (Bantam Books)

Space Mail by Isaac Asimov with Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph Olander (Fawcett Crest)1980

John Berkey
unknown

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

<cite>Space Mail</cite> by Isaac Asimov with Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph Olander (Fawcett Crest)

Sunshine Thoughts bookmarksc. 1985

unknown

Contributed by D Jones

Contra (a.k.a. Gryzor, Probotector) and Super Contra1987

unknown

Contributed by Patrick Concannon

Mel Bay’s Chords in Photo Diagram Form series (c. 1970–1973)c. 1970

unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

<cite>Mel Bay’s Chords in Photo Diagram Form</cite> series (c.<span class="nbsp"> </span>1970–1973)

Funkadelic – Free Your Mind… and Your Ass Will Follow album art1970

David Krieger
Stanley Hochstadt
The Graffiteria

Contributed by Rob Hudson

Funkadelic – <cite>Free Your Mind… and Your Ass Will Follow </cite> album art

Staff Pick

Heathkit Winter Kitbuilding Fun 1980 catalog1980

unknown

Contributed by Briar Levit

Heathkit Winter Kitbuilding Fun 1980 catalog

Siouxsie and the Banshees – “Israel” / “Red over White” German single cover1980

unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

<span>Siouxsie and the Banshees – “Israel” / “Red over White” German single cover</span>

Downward to the Earth by Robert Silverberg, Signet1971

Gene Szafran
unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Various Artists – Summer Souvenirs album art1969

David Krieger
The Graffiteria
Beverly Weinstein

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

“The Venus Fly Trap” ad1970

unknown

Contributed by Bryson Stohr

Zayre department store branding (1971–1976)1971

Alan Berni & Associates

Contributed by Ryan Brotherston

Zayre department store branding (1971–1976)

Staff Pick

Breed to Come by Andre Norton (Ace)1973

unknown

Photo(s) by Steve on Flickr.

Managing Political Risk Assessment by Stephen J. Kobrin1982

A. Marshall Licht

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

<cite>Managing Political Risk Assessment</cite> by Stephen J. Kobrin

Otasco “At Christmas Time” catalog cover (1976)1976

unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

“The Twelve Months of Love”, Playboy, Jan. 19691969

unknown

Contributed by Jeff Vorzimmer

“The Twelve Months of Love”, <cite>Playboy</cite>, Jan. 1969

Deutsche Bundesbahn ads (1974/1975)1974

unknown

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Staff Pick

Jack Arthur with the Diplomat Orchestra and Chorus – Happy Birthday album artc. 1970

George Peed

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

Joey Zen – “Strike Me Down” music video and promo graphics2021

Austin Sellars
Good Enough Forever
47 Eyez On Me

Contributed by Austin Sellars

Joey Zen – “Strike Me Down” music video and promo graphics

Roger Wiles – We Win! Hallelujah We Win! album artc. 1977

Victor King Associates

Contributed by Fonts In Use Staff

Clip Books of Line Art, Volk (1972)1972

Harry Volk Jr. Art Studio

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

Staff Pick

Sega Mega Drive logo (for international branding outside North America)c. 1988

Contributed by Alex Rosario

Arthur C. Clarke paperback series (Signet, 1981–1983)c. 1981

Vincent Di Fate
Paul Alexander
John Berkey

Contributed by Stephen Coles

Arthur C. Clarke paperback series (Signet, 1981–1983)

Staff Pick

“Art Is Not A Crime” shirt in Style Wars (1983)c. 1982

Contributed by Garrison Martin

“Art Is Not A Crime” shirt in <cite>Style Wars</cite> (1983)

Mobau:BauParkc. 2020

unknown

Contributed by Christopher Bergmann

Joseph Spence – Good Morning Mr. Walker album art1972

Wayne Pope

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Joseph Spence – <cite>Good Morning Mr. Walker</cite> album art

Staff Pick

Clip Books of Line Art, Volk (1977)1977

Harry Volk Jr. Art Studio

Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr.

Staff Pick

Clifton Chenier – “Live” album art1972

Wayne Pope

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Higher-Grñdc. 2017

StudioThinktank
Scott Mellor

Contributed by Scott Mellor

The Mismeasure of Man1981

Jay J. Smith

Contributed by Florian Hardwig

Staff Pick

Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth by The 24-Carat Black1973

Ron Gorden
David Hogan

Contributed by Matthijs Sluiter

Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly – “SCRA”1971

Barry Cannings
Art Design Studio

Contributed by Matthijs Sluiter

Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly – <cite>“SCRA”</cite>

ColecoVision console1982

Contributed by Stephen Coles

Nintendo Entertainment System consoles and components1985

Nintendo

Contributed by Stephen Coles

Nintendo Entertainment System consoles and components

Staff Pick

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The Eternal Bliss Machine by Marcia Seligson1974

The Phantoms of Dixie by Hans Holzer, Mockingbird1973

The Mysterious World of Dinosaurs by John Heritage1980

Cursillo ’71 album art1971

Paddy Noonan and his Grand Band – Live Irish Party at the Barleycorn album art1970

The Dragon magazine covers, 1979–2000c. 1979

Del Shannon – The Best of Del Shannon album art1978

Ni-Lach series by Marcia J. Bennett1984

Chamiel by Edward Pearson, Pocket Books1974

The Staple Singers – Let’s Do It Again album art1975

Nintendo Super System flyer1992

Peter Hand Extra Light beer labelc. 1975

The Paramount Pretties by James Robert Parish1972

Agusa – Två album art2015

Game Boy logo, console and packaging1989

T.T Block arcade game flyerc. 1977

Popular Electronics, 1970–19821970

Lords of the Earth. A history of the Navajo Indians by Jules Loh1971

Johnnie Walker Red Label ad1970

Life of the Party album art1972

Technology and Human Affairs by Larry Hickman and Azizah al-Hibri (eds.)1981

Tangerine Dream – Exit album art1981

Green Phoenix: The Last Stand of the Prehumans by Thomas Burnett Swann (DAW Books)1972

Farthest Star by Frederik Pohl & Jack Williamson (Ballantine Books first edition)1975

Star Hawks (1979) and Star Hawks II (1981) by Gil Kane and Ron Goulartc. 1979

Search the Sky by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth (Bantam Books)1977

Space Mail by Isaac Asimov with Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph Olander (Fawcett Crest)1980

Sunshine Thoughts bookmarksc. 1985

Contra (a.k.a. Gryzor, Probotector) and Super Contra1987

Mel Bay’s Chords in Photo Diagram Form series (c. 1970–1973)c. 1970

Funkadelic – Free Your Mind… and Your Ass Will Follow album art1970

Heathkit Winter Kitbuilding Fun 1980 catalog1980

Siouxsie and the Banshees – “Israel” / “Red over White” German single cover1980

Downward to the Earth by Robert Silverberg, Signet1971

Various Artists – Summer Souvenirs album art1969

“The Venus Fly Trap” ad1970

Zayre department store branding (1971–1976)1971

Breed to Come by Andre Norton (Ace)1973

Managing Political Risk Assessment by Stephen J. Kobrin1982

Otasco “At Christmas Time” catalog cover (1976)1976

“The Twelve Months of Love”, Playboy, Jan. 19691969

Deutsche Bundesbahn ads (1974/1975)1974

Jack Arthur with the Diplomat Orchestra and Chorus – Happy Birthday album artc. 1970

Joey Zen – “Strike Me Down” music video and promo graphics2021

Roger Wiles – We Win! Hallelujah We Win! album artc. 1977

Clip Books of Line Art, Volk (1972)1972

Sega Mega Drive logo (for international branding outside North America)c. 1988

Arthur C. Clarke paperback series (Signet, 1981–1983)c. 1981

“Art Is Not A Crime” shirt in Style Wars (1983)c. 1982

Mobau:BauParkc. 2020

Joseph Spence – Good Morning Mr. Walker album art1972

Clip Books of Line Art, Volk (1977)1977

Clifton Chenier – “Live” album art1972

Higher-Grñdc. 2017

The Mismeasure of Man1981

Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth by The 24-Carat Black1973

Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly – “SCRA”1971

ColecoVision console1982

Nintendo Entertainment System consoles and components1985