This episode discusses the Bruce Rogers World Bible, recognized as one of the most beautifully produced typographical Bibles in America. Published in 1949. Designed by Bruce Rogers over two years, it features Frederic Goudy’s Newstyle typeface, reworked by Rogers. The Bible weighs over twenty-four pounds and was limited to nearly 1,000 copies. For the America 250 Bible Celebration!
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