title: Penguin by Design: A Cover Story 1935-2005
author:  Phil Baines 
description: Phil Baines, a senior lecturer at Central Saint Martin&rsquo;s College of Art and Design, is a well-known graphic designer. Three of his own typefaces have been released for general use. His books include <b>Type & Typography</b>.
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  ## THE BEGINNING
  
  
  
  
  
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  #### Praise for Charlie Higson’s writing:
  
  
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