The Signs That Define Toronto

Spacing is happy to announce the release of its eleventh book, The Signs That Define Toronto. Spacing publisher Matthew Blackett teams up with ERA Architects’ Kurt Kraler and Philip Evans and over 20 contributors to reveal the history, culture, and stories of the city through its unique signage. In many ways, Toronto is shaped by its signs: from the iconic marquees that dominate the streetscape to the more modest back-lit units of small businesses. Signs display the rich layers of commerce and communities in Toronto through the languages displayed, colours used, and types of businesses and services provided.