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First-time director Gary Hustwit explores urban spaces and the typefaces, including the ubiquitous Helvetica, that inhabit them, and speaks with historians and designers about the choices and aesthetics behind the use of fonts. Pictured: A scene shot at Manfred Schulz’ letterpress in Frankfurt.

Helvetica, A WETA Independent Cut

Helvetica explores urban spaces and the typefaces that inhabit them, and features historians and designers talking about font aesthetics.

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Masterpiece Classic: Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Violated by one man, forsaken by another, Tess Durbeyfield is the magnificent and spirited heroine of Thomas Hardy's heartbreaking novel. Pictured: Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) as Tess.

Masterpiece Classic: Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Violated by one man, forsaken by another, Tess Durbeyfield is the magnificent and spirited heroine of Thomas Hardy's heartbreaking novel.

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