Product Description
A concise introduction to the time-honored fundamentals of typography and the digital revolution. Some things never change: the anatomy of type, type classification, the principles of layout and legibility of the printed page. Other aspects of typography have been revolutionized by the computer and the rise of desktop publishing. This handy guide provides a rundown of the history of type, traditional usage, and the changes wrought by the widespread practice of types… More >>
Tags: anatomy, concise introduction, digital revolution, handy guide, legibility, rundown, Tips, Type, type classification, Typography
Sure, you can find newer books that will walk you through software to do typesetting, but this book has some of the timeless information to introduce you to what type is all about. It has some historic information about fonts, info on leading and layouts and so on.
I found this book at the library, and found it informative enough that I chose to buy it. The information did help me decide which fonts to use for a poetry book I put together. I recommend it especially for beginners, or someone who wants an in depth overview.
Rating: 4 / 5
I ordered this book before I saw the cover. I shouldn’t have. Written in 1983 it certainly isn’t up-to-date. Apparently it was updated in 1998, but I didn’t see anything revised but a new introduction. The body type is hand lettered calligraphy. I am not kidding. Not only is it difficult to read but it repels any respect from a typographic efficianado. I’m sorry I wasted my money.
Rating: 1 / 5