This volume, authored by Hiroshi Komiyama, translated by Sun Mingyuan, and conceived and designed by Qu Minmin and Jiang Qian, stands as an authoritative and comprehensive study of the history and evolution of Ming type (Song type). Grounded in meticulous archival research, the author offers a systematic yet vivid account of its origins, transformation, and global dissemination through in-depth analyses of pivotal events, key figures, and foundational texts.
The book highlights the explorations and contributions of numerous pioneers in the development of Ming type (Song type), revealing the dynamic interplay between technological innovation and cultural continuity, as well as its profound connections with the intellectual and aesthetic traditions of East Asia. A wealth of rare images reproduced at original size further enhances the work’s visual clarity and documentary strength, providing readers with solid evidence for understanding the historical trajectory of the typeface.
In addition, drawing on his own professional practice, the author proposes forward-looking perspectives and practical insights into the revival and reinterpretation of Ming type (Song type). As such, the book possesses not only substantial scholarly value but also meaningful contemporary relevance.
这本由曲闵民、蒋茜策划并设计，孙明远翻译的小宫山博史著作，是一部全面呈现明朝体（宋体）历史与发展的权威之作。作者以详实的史料为基础，通过对关键事件、重要人物及核心文献的深入解析，系统而生动地勾勒出明朝体（宋体）在全球化进程中的起源、演变与传播路径。
全书展现了众多先贤在明朝体（宋 体）发展过程中的探索与贡献，揭示了其在技术革新与文化传承之间的交锋与融合，以及与东亚传统文化精神之间的深刻关联。书中所附的大量原尺寸珍贵图像，进一步增强了研究的直观性与史证力，为读者深入理解这一字体的历史脉络提供了坚实依据。
此外，作者还结合自身实践，对明朝体（宋体）的复刻提出了具有前瞻性的见解与实操经验，使本书不仅具备深厚的学术价值，也具有现实的指导意义。
