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Ambrose, Gavin; Harris, Paul

 
9782940411184: Visual Dictionary of Typography

Synopsis

The Visual Dictionary of Typography is a comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within typography. From abstraction to x-height and Blackletter to Widow, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in typography. More than 250 common typography terms are explained with concise definitions, accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of typographic terminology.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gavin Ambrose is a practising graphic designer whose client base includes the arts sector, galleries, publishers and advertising agencies. He has written and designed several books on graphic design, branding and packaging.

Paul Harris studied at the London College of Communication and has gone on to become a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared extensively in magazines and journals on both sides of the Atlantic, including style bible Dazed & Confused.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The Visual Dictionary of Typography is a comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within typography. From abstraction to x-height and Blackletter to Widow, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in typography. More than 250 common typography terms are explained with concise definitions, accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of typographic terminology.

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