| Bitstream Releases Eighth Set
of Fonts from the New Font Collection Program Release includes display and text fonts from new and veteran designers, including Bitstream's first OpenType font CAMBRIDGE, MA — January 21, 2004 — Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) announced today that it is releasing its eighth set of fonts from the New Font Collection (NFC) program. The new release features display and text fonts from designers Julien Janiszewski, Lorenzo Lalatta, Rob Leuschke, and Harry Pears and Margaret Layson. The following typefaces are featured in the NFC release for the first quarter of 2004: Ambiance, by Rob Leuschke Fonts are available for purchase: On the Web: http://store.bitstream.com
"These additions to the Bitstream New Font Collection include new fonts from veteran NFC designers and the debut font of an Italian illustrator and Web designer," explains Jim Lyles, Director of Typographic Development at Bitstream. "This release offers Lorenzo Lalatta's very first typeface, Orchestra BT, a whimsical melding of Latin letterforms with the shapes of musical instruments and musicians that shows his roots in comic illustration to good advantage. We are pleased to welcome another new contributor as well, established font designer and calligrapher Rob Leuschke of St Charles, Missouri. Rob's typeface Ambiance is an elegant calligraphic design that includes capital and lowercase swash letters. Ambiance is the first font Bitstream has released in the OpenType format. Rounding out this release are the charming Indoo typeface family from French font designer Julien Janiszewski, inspired by shop signage in the Indian neighborhoods of Paris, and two new additions to the Lindisfarne Nova family, Lindisfarne Nova Incised and Lindisfarne Runes, by Australians Harry Pears and Margaret Layson of Typeface Research Pty. Ltd. The NFC continues to thrive on the inspired works of these and other veteran designers and to seek new designers from across the globe." About the Designers Julien has an extensive library of type designs, which can be viewed at http://www.la-laiterie.com. Bitstream also published his Ambule font family, and he has had several fonts published by T-26 as well. Lorenzo LaLatta is a graphic artist, illustrator, and Web designer who lives and works in Parma, Italy. He discovered his love and talent for the illustrative arts at the early age of six, teaching himself to draw by copying comic strips. Throughout high school at the Liceo Scientifico in Parma and university at the European Institute of Design in Milan, he polished his skills. He was particularly inspired by the "ligne claire," or clear line, style in the work of Belgian comic artist Hergé (Georges Remi), whose beloved character Tintin is commemorated on a new European coin. Lorenzo does not profess to be a type designer – his only font to date is Orchestra BT. Although not a typeface in the strictest sense, Orchestra has a clear source in Latin letterforms wedded to Lorenzo's "ligne claire" roots. You can view samples of his illustrations and designs at www.lalatta.it. A former lettering artist at Hallmark Cards, Rob Leuschke now has his own thriving design businesses, Alphabytes (www.alphabytes.com) and the new Typesetit (www.typesetit.com). Growing up in St Charles, Missouri, where he still lives, Rob showed great artistic promise at an early age. He earned a BFA in graphic design at the University of Missouri at Columbia. After graduation, his stint at Hallmark Cards gave him the opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best lettering artists in the industry. Rob struck out on his own in 1987 and now boasts a long list of clients from all over the world. Rob has created over 250 custom typefaces, and his work has been exhibited in New York. Ambiance BT is Rob's first typeface published by Bitstream, with more to follow. Australian typographer Harry Pears continues to explore ancient type forms while maintaining his consultancy business Typeface Research Pty. Ltd., of Lake Cathie, Australia. Born in Quirindi, Australia, Harry has had a long career in printing and graphic arts and has been the guiding force behind the creation of the Lindisfarne Nova family. Lindisfarne Nova Incised and Lindisfarne Runes are wonderful illustrative companions to the Lindisfarne Nova text fonts. In a unique partnership, Harry develops the concepts, and calligrapher Margaret Layson brings the designs to life. They both then work on the digital incarnation in a true collaboration. Originally from the U.K., Margaret began her professional career as a geophysicist. After arriving in Australia in 1968, she began to work as a freelance calligrapher. Over the years she has maintained an interest in the history of writing, particularly the scripts and decorations in manuscripts. About The New Font Collection Bitstream Bitstream is a registered trademark, and the Bitstream logo a trademark, of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Contact Bob Thomas |
