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This comprehensive catalog breaks down the numerous books, journals, personal notes, and papers comprising the Frank M. Preucil Collection for quick and easy reference…. More >>
Frank M. Preucil Collection: A Catalog of the Special Collection at the Edward H. Wadewitz Memorial Library of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
Tips on Type
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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 >>
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An Initiation in Typography
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“Did you notice how picturesque the letter ‘Y’ is?” asks a poem by Victor Hugo. “That the letter ‘O’ stands for the sun or that the letter ‘Y’ stands for tree, glass or a fork in the road?” In this fascinating initiation into visual design and typography, the authors awaken readers’ curiosity page by page as they reveal
the magic of typography. Short, succinct texts introduce each topic, and typographical puzzles are presented with simple geometric shapes. The… More >>
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