Akke Mata Awasara
Akke Kumlien (1884–1949) was a Swedish calligrapher, typographer, graphic designer, type designer, artist etc. He is the author of the book ''Bokstav och ande'' (The Letter and the Spirit) (Stockholm: Norstedt, 1948) and of ''Kunstneren og bokkunsten''. He is the subject of the book ''Akke Kumlien, book designer'' by Bror Zachrisson. In 2004, an exhibit of his work took place at the Kungliga Biblioteket (Royal Library) in Stockholm. Typefaces In 1943 the Stempel Type Foundry D. Stempel AG was a German typographic foundry founded by David Stempel (1869–1927), in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Many important font designers worked for the Stempel foundry, including Hans Bohn, Warren Chappell, F. H. Ehmcke, Friedric ... released ''Kumlien.'' References Further reading Notes on printing and graphic arts, Volume 1. "Akke Kumlien: 1884-1949 by Bror Zachrisson* "In the book shops, a book produced by Akke Kumlien is recognizable through the firm beauty of its and the ...
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Axel (Akke) Kumlien
Axel may refer to: People * Axel (name), all persons with the name Places * Axel, Netherlands, a town ** Capture of Axel, a battle at Axel in 1586 Arts, entertainment, media * ''Axel'', a 1988 short film by Nigel Wingrove * ''Axel'', a Cirque du Soleil show * ''Axël'', an 1890 drama play by Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam * Axel (dance turn), a type of turn performed in dance * Axel lift, a movement in pair skating * Axel jump, a type of jump in figure skating * "Axel F", the 1985 instrumental theme song of ''Beverly Hills Cop'' by Harold Faltermeyer Companies, organizations * Axel Hotels, hotel chain * Axel Springer SE, largest digital publishing house in Europe Other uses * Axel Maersk, Danish container ship * Citroën Axel, automobile made by Citroën * Typhoon Axel (other), multiple storms named Axel See also * Aksel * Axl (other) * Axle An axle or axletree is a central shaft for