Jim Parkinson ā lettering artist, type designer, and painter ā died today at his home in Oakland, California, after a long struggle with Alzheimerās. He is survived by his wife, the book artist Dorothy A. Yule, who was not only his life partner since 2010, but also a dedicated nurse during Jimās years of dementia. Born in Oakland on October 23, 1941, Jim grew up across the street from Abraham ...