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A curated destination designed to provide tools for exploration, investigation, context and understanding about the evolution, ideas, individuals and insights connected to the world of Canadian Typography.

Designers, Typographers & Letter Artists

Profiles, short biographies and insightful histories of the many individuals that have shaped Canada's unique story in the world of Typography.

Films & Videos

Documentaries, discussions, interviews and capsules with, for, about and by pioneering Canadians in the fields of Typography, Type Design, Lettermaking, Printing, and the many connected disciplines of Type in Canada.

Podcasts

Typographers, lettering artists and designers discussing their work.

Books & Publications

A surprisingly large and growing reference list of Canadian books on topics of Typography – and a range of connected disciplines.

Typographic Terminology

A reference glossary of essential terminology frequently used in historical and contemporary contexts, as well as throughout this Archive.
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Canadian Typography Archives (CTA) is a free and open online space for documenting the history of typography in Canada. CTA is supported by the Gibson Fund, and was created by a multidisciplinary team of contributors and supporters.

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