The Elements of Typographic Style
Bringhurst, Robert
ISBN 10: 0881790338 ISBN 13: 9780881790337
Published by Hartley & Marks Publishers, Point Roberts WA, 2002
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(USA) First edition. No markings, Fine. Wraps, 350pp, index. Diagrams and specimen type faces. Brignhurst is one of |Canada's most highly regarded typographers and book designers. This book is about designing with the correct typeface; striving for rhythm, proportion, and harmony; choosing and combining type; multilingual typography; designing pages; using section heads, subheads, footnotes, and tables; applying kerning and other type adjustments to improve legibility; and adding special characters, including punctuation and diacritical marks. (1.44 JM Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 08696
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The Elements of Typographic Style is essential for professionals who regularly work with typographic designs. Robert Bringhurst writes about designing with the correct typeface; striving for rhythm, proportion, and harmony; choosing and combining type; multilingual typography; designing pages; using section heads, subheads, footnotes, and tables; applying kerning and other type adjustments to improve legibility; and adding special characters, including punctuation and diacritical marks.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Elements of Typographic Style
Publisher: Hartley & Marks Publishers, Point Roberts WA
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st.