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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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Taking a philosophical approach to the industry, this unique book looks at the history of printing and its key figures and contributions and provides new ways of looking at graphic communication. How do people involved in graphic communication think? What motivates them? How does the technology of the field evolve? Harvey R. Levenson explores these questions and looks at graphic communication’s role in the evolution of humanity and in shaping communication ne… More >>
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The final project for the Typography for Print and Web class at La Salle University, this book is one student’s ideas on how typography works in the eyes of the cool kid. Setting type as mood, logos, as well as style ideas and a list of his top five fonts, I explain what I think and feel about typography…. More >>
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