The Missing of the Somme

A NOTE ON THE TYPE

Goudy Old Style was designed by Frederic W. Goudy, an American type designer, in 1915. It is a graceful, slightly eccentric typeface, and is prized by book designers for its elegance and readability.

Inspired by William Morris’ Arts and Crafts movement, Frederic Goudy designed over ninety typefaces throughout his career, and is one of the most influential type designers of the twentieth century.