Type is presented here as the most important single element in the communications industry. It can make or break a design - it can be the design itself - adding mood, style and texture to the overall impact. It also has a visual fascination of its own. This is an illustrated survey of type from its beginnings to the present, and a practical guide to its users. It starts by outlining the basic story of type and its manufacture, from the time when typesetting was a handcraft, through to hot and cold metal typesetting and electronic photocomposition, focusing on notable landmarks in the history of type. The story is taken right up to the present, with examination of the freedom and flexibility that electronic typesetting has brought to typography and the impact of DTP, which has brought the power of type to a much wider market-place. The visual directory of typefaces follows, the book concluding with practical advice and guidance on how to use type to best effect.
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Type is presented here as the most important single element in the communications industry. It can make or break a design - it can be the design itself - adding mood, style and texture to the overall impact. It also has a visual fascination of its own. This is an illustrated survey of type from its beginnings to the present, and a practical guide to its users. It starts by outlining the basic story of type and its manufacture, from the time when typesetting was a handcraft, through to hot and cold metal typesetting and electronic photocomposition, focusing on notable landmarks in the history of type. The story is taken right up to the present, with examination of the freedom and flexibility that electronic typesetting has brought to typography and the impact of DTP, which has brought the power of type to a much wider market-place. The visual directory of typefaces follows, the book concluding with practical advice and guidance on how to use type to best effect.
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A well-illustrated survey of type, including its history and that of various processes, a visual directory of typefaces, and also some practical advice and guidance for users. There is an examination of electronic typesetting and the impact of desk-top publishing on an expanded market-place. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123692100
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Complete Typographer This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780316903264
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Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001552373
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Seller: Silent Way Books, Glenside, PA, U.S.A.
Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket in very solid overall condition, with no markings. Hairline crack at upper right edge of spine, does not affect hinge or binding. Bumping to bottom left corner of rear panel. Seller Inventory # 031068
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:9780316903264. Seller Inventory # 9752171
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition with 1992 as publishing year per copy right page. Hard cover book with DJ. Practical reference to inspire and instruct. Binding tight. Interior pages are clean with NO creases, tears or writing. This is Not an ex-lib nor a remainder. Brown textured paper covered boards are clean and unmarred. Gilded title on spine shiny and bright. ight shelf wear to bottom edge. Glossy illustrated DJ is colorful and bright with rubbing and two price stickers. DJ is NOT price clipped. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; the book exhibits no flaws. Also book was either NOT previously owned; not read or not handled much, so binding is tight, pages clean without tears or writing. We clearly note any flaws as exceptions to fine condition when describing a book and dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 001911