True to Type An Autobiography of Ruari McLean

This well-written autobiography of the renowned book designer, author and typographer captures a fascinating life and a remarkable era in British publishing. McLean's compelling story begins with his birth in the Scottish lowlands, and describes his school days at Oxford, the war years as a British officer on a French submarine, and his introduction into the London publishing scene. Along the way, we meet the "movers and shakers" of Britain's post-war publishing world as he built his career.McLean, Ruari is the author of 'True to Type An Autobiography of Ruari McLean', published 1999 under ISBN 9781884718960 and ISBN 1884718965.