Type and Typography - Couverture souple

Baines, P

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856692442 ISBN 13 : 9781856692441

Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

An introduction to the subject for students and readers at all levels. It begins with a definition of typography as the mechanical notation and arrangement of language used to create multiple copies by printing.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

• Includes 2 extensive timecharts, one on type designers, one on the evolution of writing and printing—reference at a glance

• Newly revised and expanded

• Hundreds of remarkable photographs
and illustrations

From the history of language and writing systems, to the development of letterforms and movable type, to the evolution of today’s digital systems, Type and Typography offers an overview of the typefaces available today and a practical guide to using type as a meaningful element of design in all mediums. Newly expanded with fifty additional pages of text and eighty-five new illustrations, this second edition reflects the exciting developments in typography since the first edition was published in 2002.

Biographie de l'auteur

Phil Baines is a freelance designer and a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. Phil Baines lives in London.
Andrew Haslam runs his own design studio and is the leader of the MA Communication Design course at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. Andrew Haslam lives in London.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Laurence King Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856692442
• ISBN 13: 9781856692441
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible