A Type Primer - Couverture souple

Kane, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856696448 ISBN 13 : 9781856696449

Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

A best-selling practical introduction to typography, this book analyzes the basic principles and applications of type. In this revised and expanded edition, the author includes more on digital type, as well as new material on setting of type, choosing an appropriate typeface, and the use of colour to reinforce typographic hierarchy. The section on grid systems has been strengthened with the addition of new explanatory diagrams.

The book also includes a brief history of typography, numerous examples to illustrate the points raised, and a series of useful exercises to help readers put basic principles into practice. John Kane has set up an accompanying website with further information and exercises to be used in conjunction with the book.

Engagingly written, this book is an invaluable resource for all students of graphic design and typography.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Kane teaches typography and graphic design at Northeastern University and at Rhode Island School of Design. He has been a practising graphic designer and teacher for the past thirty years.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A practical introduction to typography. It analyses the basic principles and applications of type. From measuring type and classifying typefaces to organising text on a page and understanding grid systems, it offers the information the beginning students of graphic design need to know.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Laurence King Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856696448
• ISBN 13: 9781856696449
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Buchpark GmbH; gpsr@buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne