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Type Spaces examines pages of books printed and published by Aldus Manutius in Venice around 1500. By measuring the word-spaces, author Peter Burnhill discerns a system of measurement at work and comes up with the surprising suggestion that this printing shows a unified system of dimensions: of type size, of “leading” or line-increment, of line length, and of text area. He argues that the exceptional figures of Manutius and his punchcutter, Francesco Griffo, used a … More >>
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Enhance your website design by knowing exactly which fonts to use to achieve optimum legibility and clarity. Featuring numerous examples of screen-based type usage, this vibrant guide describes how attributes are modified in relationship to type, size, type designs, color, and contrast. Bonus: Various typeface classifications are examined and compared for effectiveness on the screen, such as serifs, san serifs, and computer typefaces.
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The essential equations used in the graphic communications industry to calculate the fundamental principles of paper, print, type, and prepress are now collected in one comprehensive guide. Includes CD-ROM containing the computer program which facilitates the calculation of the theories included in the book…. More >>
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