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This book examines the essential factors of a well designed book – attractive and suitable type, close spacing of words, reader-friendly format – and considers how maximum-quality typography (of books or of any text intended for continuous reading), consonant with traditional standards, can be achieved by users of present-day technology. Word-division, letter-space, punctuation, different styles of footnotes and endnotes, use of symbols and special characters, the n… More >>
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A new and expanded trade edition of Jim Rimmer’s letterpress limited-edition original makes available the autobiography of this gifted type designer and private-press printer. Beginning with his less than shining early academic career, Rimmer recounts his first experiences setting type at Vancouver Technical High School and leaving school after grade ten for a six-year apprenticeship in the composing room at J.W. Boyd’s in the 1950s. With stories about the c… More >>
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The One Show Interactive Volume VII Interactive advertising and new media have come a long way from simple pop-up ads and banners. Among the winners in this year’s 2004 One Show Interactive Awards, you’ll find work that inspires, entertains and continually pushes the boundary between the real and virtual realms. ONE SHOW INTERACTIVE VOLUME VII showcases the best of this past year’s winners from around the world. Featuring an all-new format, this latest… More >>
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