description Book Antiqua Overview
Book Antiqua is a serif typeface released by Monotype in the 1990s. Its design is closely based on Hermann Zapf's Palatino, and it was created with compatible metrics so that text set in one typeface could be substituted with limited changes to line layout. Book Antiqua became widely familiar through its inclusion with Microsoft software and is commonly used for body text, informal documents, and layouts seeking an old-style serif appearance. It is distinct from Palatino in name and licensing history despite their visual similarity.
help Book Antiqua FAQ
Is Book Antiqua based on Palatino?
Yes. Book Antiqua was designed by Monotype in the 1990s as a typeface closely based on Hermann Zapf's Palatino.
Why was Book Antiqua made with Palatino-compatible metrics?
Its compatible metrics let publishers substitute Book Antiqua for Palatino with limited changes to line breaks and page layout. That made it useful when a similar typeface was needed without reflowing an entire document.
Who released Book Antiqua?
Monotype released Book Antiqua in the 1990s. The design belongs to the tradition of humanist serif typefaces associated with Palatino.
What kind of typeface is Book Antiqua?
Book Antiqua is a serif typeface intended for readable text. Its forms draw heavily on Hermann Zapf's Palatino, giving it a classic book-oriented appearance.
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