Pie Tree Press: Memories from the Composing Room Floor

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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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Type for the Internet & Other Digital Media

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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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Breaking into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You

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• Interviews with dozens of design professionals reveal what they’re looking for• Employment tips you didn’t learn in art schools Packed with information on every step of the job search from writing a cover letter to assembling a portfolio, Breaking into Graphic Design is the definitive book on creating a professional, employable image. Interviews with more than forty award-winning designers, career counselors, and business owners demystify rituals and expec… More >>

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