Type and Typography (Portfolio Series)

Baines, Phil

ISBN 10: 1856694372 / ISBN 13: 9781856694377

Published by Laurence King Publishing, 2005

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs1517988939

Bibliographic Details

Title: Type and Typography (Portfolio Series)

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Providing an essential grounding for readers of all levels, from students to professionals, this carefully structured text takes the reader through every aspect of typography, from the history of language and writing systems to the invention of movable type and the evolution of the digital systems of today. It provides an overview of the bewildering variety of typefaces available and is a practical guide to using type as a meaningful element of design in all media. In this revised edition, Chapter 3 ('Form') has been considerably extended with illustrations of 'part-alphabets' for 60 typefaces and detailed explanations of their visual features. There are also updated sections in Chapters 4 and 6 ('Manufacture & Design' and 'Conventions') and in Chapter 5 ('Structure') there is new material on the use of grids and design for the Web.

Review:

Anyone interested in or involved with type should buy this book,.......
... you won't be disappointed by the erudite and clearly presented information. Simply essential.