Taschen Type Specimen archive access

[d0nev]

Discussion split from here

 

I have a two volume book Type. A Visual History of Typefaces & Graphic Styles published by Taschen. It is a type specimen book. They provided an key card to access scans of the specimens. I think I am free to distribute them (I need to read the copyright to make sure I am though). 

So in case you are interested here I can provide them. 

[Ralf Herrmann]

As far as I know there are no restriction on how to use these images. After all, the copyrights of those designs have expired because of their age. 

But I am not sure if the whole collection as one can be redistributed freely. A collection or “database” can be protected, even if the individual entries of that database are not protected. 

[d0nev]

As far as I know there are no restriction on how to use these images. After all, the copyrights of those designs have expired because of their age. 

But I am not sure if the whole collection as one can be redistributed freely. A collection or “database” can be protected, even if the individual entries of that database are not protected. 

​The best way would be in case someone needs certain specimen I will provide it here. If I am not providing the whole database I think it would be fine. 

I have attached text files from the two volumes databases listed according to type foundry so you would know what is available. 

The book is very nice and comprehensive and those who are collecting specimens and can afford to buy it I would definitely recommend it. 

Type Vol. I, 1628-1900.txt

Type Vol. II, 1901-1938.txt

[Ralf Herrmann]

 

The book is very nice and comprehensive and those who are collecting specimens and can afford to buy it I would definitely recommend it. 

​Indeed. And the quality of the scans is amazing. 

We also have the book in our directory. If anyone wants to leave a review, it would be appreciated: http://typography.guru/directory/books/

Edited April 5, 2015 by Ralf Herrmann

[Elise G]

@d0nev I am looking for the high res images / downloads from the TASCHEN book you mensioned. I have the book myself but discovered (to late) that the download is not available anymore on the Taschen website. Could you help me and share the files with me?

[Ralf Herrmann]

Yes, it is still available. http://taschen.com/type1

I just tried it again and can log in and download as before. Nothing seems to have changed. 

[Elise G]

Great! Thanks a lot. I couldn't find the link anymore. :D

[georgia tregunno]

Hi, it's been confirmed by Taschen that they are no longer providing access to their archive. I've had this book for years, does anyone have the archive downloaded that they could send to me? 

[Ralf Herrmann]

If I remember correctly, it was rather tedious to open and download each image and I doubt anyone went through the trouble of downloading everything. 

It’s a really a shame though. I kinda understand they didn’t want to maintain the website forever, but then they should have made the archive available in some other way.