Hermann Zapf

German type-designer, calligrapher, author and artist (1918-2015).

Born November 8th, 1918 in Nuremberg. [ref]

Died June 4th, 2015 at 96 years old in Darmstadt. [ref]

Occupations
calligrapher, graphic designer, painter, photographer, postage stamp designer, type designer, typographer, university teacher
Website
www.hermannzapf.de
Wikipedia
Hermann_Zapf

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson