Barbara returns to herself. Plus: The Town series finale in which race and death collide, and I learn a journalism lesson. And a Kabel Kingfisher card.
Hi Kerry, Thank you for giving us a snapshot of what it was like for you, a young man, to grow up in The Town. Such a mess of extremes -- life and death on all levels -- and too much for any kid to handle. But you managed to survive, by luck and character. Whew.
I'm so glad that Barbara feels that she can find herself again! Whew again.
Hi, Kerry. Since I've written a couple of articles about Koch, I can't help commenting. Kabel was one of a series of typefonts that came out at the same time which were capitalizing on the widespread interest in an "international" style. Among the others were Erbar and Futura. Neuland was the first (and only, I think) font that Koch cut directly into the metal punches. My belief is that it was based on the lettering of Kokoschka, but I have no proof of that. In any case, his motivation for designing Kabel was completely different. As for Koch's fate, I think he would have been ok. He was devoutly Christian, an ardent nationalist, and he even espoused letterforms that he believed reflected national character... for Germany it was blackletter (which led to his design of the beautiful Wilhelm-Klingspor Schrift). Ironically, his greatest patron was Jewish, Siegfried Guggenheim. In another irony, Paul Renner, the designer of Futura was jailed by the Nazis for his modernist and internationalist design work. He was later released as he was a "von Renner," ie of noble birth.
As usual, I looked forward to enjoying the stories by Barbara and Kerry, As usual you did not disappoint. So pleased Barbara is happier with the woman in the mirror again. Thank you for sharing that life changing experience.
Hi Kerry, Thank you for giving us a snapshot of what it was like for you, a young man, to grow up in The Town. Such a mess of extremes -- life and death on all levels -- and too much for any kid to handle. But you managed to survive, by luck and character. Whew.
I'm so glad that Barbara feels that she can find herself again! Whew again.
Thank you, Diane! We appreciate your comments.
Healing’s a journey in itself. Love to you, Barbara❤️😘
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Hi, Kerry. Since I've written a couple of articles about Koch, I can't help commenting. Kabel was one of a series of typefonts that came out at the same time which were capitalizing on the widespread interest in an "international" style. Among the others were Erbar and Futura. Neuland was the first (and only, I think) font that Koch cut directly into the metal punches. My belief is that it was based on the lettering of Kokoschka, but I have no proof of that. In any case, his motivation for designing Kabel was completely different. As for Koch's fate, I think he would have been ok. He was devoutly Christian, an ardent nationalist, and he even espoused letterforms that he believed reflected national character... for Germany it was blackletter (which led to his design of the beautiful Wilhelm-Klingspor Schrift). Ironically, his greatest patron was Jewish, Siegfried Guggenheim. In another irony, Paul Renner, the designer of Futura was jailed by the Nazis for his modernist and internationalist design work. He was later released as he was a "von Renner," ie of noble birth.
Wunderbar! Thank you, Tom. I think you were the first person to turn me on the Koch.
As usual, I looked forward to enjoying the stories by Barbara and Kerry, As usual you did not disappoint. So pleased Barbara is happier with the woman in the mirror again. Thank you for sharing that life changing experience.