A practical introduction to typography, this book analyses the basic principles and applications of type. From measuring type and classifying typefaces to organising text on a page and understanding grid systems, the author covers everything that the beginning student of graphic design needs to know. In addition, he 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. Engagingly written, this book is an invaluable resource for all students of graphic design and typography.
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John Kane teaches typography and graphic design at Northeastern University and at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. He has been a practising graphic designer and teacher for the last twenty-five years.
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By Tom Chase
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Im currently a student studying Graphic Design and needed this book for a brief that involved typography. I found it exstremly useful especially in areas such as the anatomy of type as it clearly identifies all the different parts of type. I havent put it down since. This book is packed full of information and will provide any beginner with the knowledge they need to succeed. It deffinetly takes pride of place of my book shelve. I recommend any person using typography in their work to buy this book.
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a great book to read. must have for graphic designers. . . . . . . . . . .
By David Davies
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This book became a sort of typographic bible for me during my university studies as a designer! A great introduction to typesetting.
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