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Epic Ampersand

Epic Ampersand

FromTalk Paper Scissors


Epic Ampersand

FromTalk Paper Scissors

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The ampersand. You know, the ‘and’ symbol (&). There’s lots of history and lots of personality tied into this little knotted e and t, so come along for the journey in today’s episode. Here, you’ll learn about the ampersand’s ancient and modern histories, including how it was the ultimate underdog, almost lost forever under a layer of molten ash nearly 2000 years ago. This. Is. Ampersand.I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Released:
Nov 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join host, Diana Varma, as she explores the wonderful world of design and printing, typography and branding, books and publishing. In each episode Diana aims to answer many age-old, deep philosophical questions such as: Where the heck did Comic Sans originate? Why do the majority of printed books have blank pages at the end? What is the world's ugliest colour? What does a sassy three-year-old have to say about the visible colour spectrum? Ready to have some fun? Let's talk paper scissors.