Type and Typography

Baines, Phil; Haslam, Andrew

ISBN 10: 1856692442 / ISBN 13: 9781856692441

Edité par Laurence King Pub, 2002

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Softcover book condition: Very good 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. 192pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 226

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Type and Typography

Éditeur : Laurence King Pub

Date d'édition : 2002

Reliure : Soft cover

Etat : Near Fine

Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket

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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.

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.