What are gothic typefaces?

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And how many are there?

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Gothic style developed in northern Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries, gothic was widely used as a book hand during the late Middle Ages and adapted as a typeface in early printed books, particularly Bibles and other liturgical and devotional works. It is characterized by compression, lack of curves, contrast between broad main strokes and fine hair strokes, regular verticals, uniform counters, diagonal couplings, and extensive use of abbreviation. Emphasis is on the uniformity of the word, rather than the distinctiveness of individual letterforms. It's also called blacketter. The first book printed in Europe from movable type, the Gutenberg Bible, was set in gothic type.

Here is a history and timeline of type styles:
http://www.redsun.com/type/classification/
And there are tons!!! Just look for the "Gothic" category.......and this is only one site! http://www.dafont.com/
Here's another: http://www.urbanfonts.com/
Then try: abstract fonts and 1001 fonts... good luck and have fun!