About Face: Reviving The Rules Of Typography

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The computer has made some typographic rules obsolete while others, previously known only to typesetters, have also been forgotten. Despite this, typography remains a fundamental element of graphic design. About Face presents and explains the typography basics required by all graphic designers, from the names of the different parts of characters, typeface styles and their function, to type measurement, typeface families, and type manipulation on the computer. It als… More >>

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Digital Typography

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Donald Knuth’s influence in computer science ranges from the invention of literate programming to the development of the TeX programming language. One of the foremost figures in the field of mathematical sciences, Knuth has written papers which stand as milestones of development over a wide range of topics. In this collection, the second in the series, Knuth explores the relationship between computers and typography. The present volume, in the words of the author, i… More >>

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Festive Graphics: The Art and Design of Self Promotion

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The nightmare brief for design consultancies around the world is ? what shall we do for Christmas this year? Festive is a collection of the coolest yule solutions. Every year, designers are faced with the need to reinvent ways to charm their clients and thank them for their business while convincing them that they are the best creative resource available. From specially commissioned bottles of vodka to pressed aluminium, from live Christmas trees to completely il… More >>

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