James Mosley 1935–2025

James Mosley passed on August 26th as announced by Sébastien Morlighem on Mastodon. He was one of the greatest researchers and type historians, and was for 42 years Librarian of the St Bride.
My research on 19th century Italian type started with a document compiled by him, that he generously shared with us. I’ll be forever greatfulf for having believed in 2 young students very excited about old type.

If you want to know more:
— Read his profile on Eye magazine, by Paul Barnes.
— Browse through his blog, which is still active.
— Read some of his books and essays: The nimph and the grot; the update on the blog; Garamond, Griffo and Others: The Price of Celebrity; The first sans-serif type.

I am so glad to know that the Italian edition «Radici della scrittura moderna» will be reprinted soon by Radici & Zabar. Below is a picture of my edition, that of course is with me in Seattle, as worn off as a reference book consulted many times should be.