The Practice of Typography (Classic Reprint): A Treatise on Title Pages, With Numerous Illustrations in Facsimile and Some Observations on the Early and Recent Printing of Books - Couverture souple
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Discover the art and history of title pages and the craft behind early book design. This authoritative volume surveys the evolution of title pages, borders, and decorative elements, pairing historical analysis with practical guidance for modern printers and designers. Rich illustrations accompany the discussion, showing colophons, engraved borders, and various display styles that shaped how books announce themselves to readers.
This edition blends three key strengths: a historical panorama of title-page practices, practical advice for choosing type and layout, and critical insights into how display choices affect readability and visual impact. It draws on a long tradition of typography and printing to explain how form and function meet in the opening pages of a book.
- Learn how titles, subtitles, author names, and mottos were arranged across different sizes and styles.
- See examples of colophons, borders, and ornamental types that influenced later printing.
- Understand how spacing, leading, and alignment affect readability and aesthetic balance.
- Explore practical rules for modern title-page layouts without losing historical context.
Ideal for designers, students of graphic arts, historians of publishing, and anyone curious about how a book makes its first impression.
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Originally published in 1902. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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The Practice of Typography : A Treatise on Title Pages, With Numerous Illustrations in Facsimile and Some Observations on the Early and Recent Printing of Books (Classic Reprint)
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