description ITC Bookman Overview
ITC Bookman is a serif typeface originally designed by Alexander Phemister around 1860. The design was later revived and significantly expanded by the International Typeface Corporation (ITC) in the 1970s to include a wider range of weights and complementary italics. It features a warm, readable structure with subtle contrast between thick and thin strokes and rounded serifs. The typeface is well-suited for body text in books and educational materials due to its clear and approachable letterforms.
help ITC Bookman FAQ
Who designed the original ITC Bookman?
ITC Bookman is based on a serif design originally created by Alexander Phemister around 1860. The International Typeface Corporation later revived and expanded it in the 1970s.
Why does ITC Bookman have several weights and italics?
The ITC revival significantly expanded the older design into a broader type family. It added multiple weights and complementary italics for more flexible text and display use.
Is ITC Bookman a sans-serif typeface?
No. ITC Bookman is a serif typeface, with visible finishing strokes that give its letters a warm, traditional appearance.
How old is the design behind ITC Bookman?
The underlying design dates to around 1860, while the ITC revival belongs to the 1970s. That makes ITC Bookman a later family built from a much older typeface model.
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