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August 30, 2018

Hermann and Gudrun smile at each other in this black and white photo. They are pictured from the shoulders and chest up.

‘Zapf Centenary’ exhibition celebrates iconic type designers

RIT’s Cary Graphic Arts Collection opened a new exhibition to celebrate the 100th birthdays of renowned German type designers and calligraphers Hermann Zapf and Gudrun Zapf von Hesse. “Zapf Centenary” is on display now through Oct. 31.

August 27, 2018

The cover art of Huxley's eassy "Words and Their Meanings" featuring a tan background and a burnt orange square in the center with a black, geometric pattern within the square.

RIT Press to reprint rare essay by Aldous Huxley

RIT Press is reintroducing a rare essay by famed English writer Aldous Huxley that argues the significance and power of words. The limited edition facsimile of Huxley’s 1940 title Words and Their Meanings is now available through RIT Press.

November 16, 2017