How Long to Read Helvetica and the New York City Subway System

How Long Does it Take to Read Helvetica and the New York City Subway System?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Helvetica and the New York City Subway System by Paul Shaw

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How New York City subways signage evolved from a “visual mess” to a uniform system with Helvetica triumphant. For years, the signs in the New York City subway system were a bewildering hodge-podge of lettering styles, sizes, shapes, materials, colors, and messages. The original mosaics (dating from as early as 1904), displaying a variety of serif and sans serif letters and decorative elements, were supplemented by signs in terracotta and cut stone. Over the years, enamel signs identifying stations and warning riders not to spit, smoke, or cross the tracks were added to the mix. Efforts to...

How long is Helvetica and the New York City Subway System?

Helvetica and the New York City Subway System by Paul Shaw is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Helvetica and the New York City Subway System Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Helvetica and the New York City Subway System aloud.

What Reading Level is Helvetica and the New York City Subway System?

Helvetica and the New York City Subway System is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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