Type: The Secret History of Letters

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If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a Zapf is, or if Baskerville has anything to do with Sherlock Holmes, Type is the answer to these questions and more. This is the story of the passions, and obsessions of the creator of type; of the influences of wars, persecution, and political upheaval, and the effects of business and technological breakthroughs on fonts and typography. From Gutenberg’s first moveable type to the Internet, Simon Loxley tells the stories behind … More >>

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Benefits of Joining an Illustration School

For people who are more interested in pursuing a career in the field of creative arts, and can’t see themselves pushing paper all day, an Illustration School would be a great alternative to the regular run of the mill degree. If you are more into freehand illustration and enjoy creating your own sketches with a pencil and paper, then Illustration School is where you belong to. These programs offer specialized training which is specifically designed to prepare you in the designated field you would like to pursue. Whether your career goal is to be an artist who draws cartoon characters for the newspaper, or if you are more interested in being an illustrator for children’s books – all of these are wonderful possibilities with this fun and innovative career.

Example of an Illustration School

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The Fundamentals of Typography

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A beautiful, incisive introduction to the use of type
* Packed with great examples from leading design studios
* Introduces students to type and offers inspiration for working creatives The Fundamentals of Typography offers an overview plus incisive insight into the use of type and stunning examples sure to inspire typographers and designers in the field. A comprehensive introduction to the history of typography, typographic detailing in practice, and… More >>

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