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"Dangerously Near to Absolute Perfection"

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Destruction of Beauty

This chapter explores the tumultuous emotions of Thomas Cobden Sanderson as he embarks on a six-month quest to destroy the Dove's type, believing its beauty is too precious to be mismanaged. It delves into the complex themes of artistic sacrifice and legacy, contrasting Cobden Sanderson's obsession with modern-day efforts to resurrect lost typography.

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