Adobe InDesign is the world’s premier page-layout tool, and its user-friendly yet sophisticated typographic controls are a big reason why. This updated edition of Nigel French’s InDesign Type, the first book to focus exclusively on the typographic features of InDesign, provides a comprehensive overview of the application’s vast array of type capabilities, from the basics of character-level formatting to strategies for designing complex layouts using grids. With practical examples, loads of tips, and a wealth of illustrations, InDesign Type offers guiding principles for how to get the best-looking type in the most efficient way possible. InDesign Type is a rich resource for anyone who wants to master the fine points of typography and works with Adobe InDesign.
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Adobe InDesign is the world’s premier page-layout tool, and its user-friendly yet sophisticated typographic controls are a big reason why. This updated edition of Nigel French’s InDesign Type, the first book to focus exclusively on the typographic features of InDesign, provides a comprehensive overview of the application’s vast array of type capabilities, from the basics of character-level formatting to strategies for designing complex layouts using grids. With practical examples, loads of tips, and a wealth of illustrations, InDesign Type offers guiding principles for how to get the best-looking type in the most efficient way possible. InDesign Type is a rich resource for anyone who wants to master the fine points of typography and works with Adobe InDesign.
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Graphics pro Nigel French currently works as a consultant for IPC Media in London. In addition, he has taught graphic design at several Bay Area colleges and is the author of the previous edition of this book as well as PageMaker 6.5 for Windows Bible(IDG).
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By Gon
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This book is a perfect guide for typographers using inDesign. Written by a software guru, it doesn't just teach you how to use the program but also how to apply it to any project you may be working on. I work in publishing and that book is always next to me in the office.
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Essential Reading
20 Feb 2011
By Perry Donham
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I've used InDesign to produce literally hundreds of books, and I can honestly say that InDesign Type is the single most useful book on InDesign that I've ever run across. The book is not for an InDesign beginner. If you don't know the difference between kerning and leading, much of the material will be out of your scope. If you have the basics down, though, and want to start to refine your work, this is the book you want.
French illustrates every single feature discussed with an example...I find that not only remarkable but incredibly useful. For me, every chapter had at least one or two pieces of advice that I immediately applied to my work. I have the book on my desk right next to my style book and dictionary.
French illustrates every single feature discussed with an example...I find that not only remarkable but incredibly useful. For me, every chapter had at least one or two pieces of advice that I immediately applied to my work. I have the book on my desk right next to my style book and dictionary.
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17 Sep 2010
By Joseph Donegan
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Having been in the Printing / Publishing business for thirty years, I did not need to learn how to do a layout, or typography, I needed to know how to fit the skills I have into the new paradigm, How to use and apply the skill I have using the new tools in Indesign. This book fills that bill exactly, and for those just starting out it will teach you how to use those skills as your typography skills grow as well. So you do not end up using a screw driver as a chisel, or using a hammer to pound on that chisel when you should be using a wooden mallet. It will make your life easier. Remember at ten percent profit margin if you spoil a $100.00 dollar job you have to do a thousand dollars worth of work to recover that loss. At 2% profit margin that amount jumps to five thousand dollars before you start to earn a profit again. This book helps you to do it right the first time and eliminate the errors that lead to the costly spoilage. To get it to look right the first time in soft proofing and not discover it at the press check.
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A refreshing approach to what's Important
2 Aug 2011
By Lukas
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The book takes a very different approach and there are few books that so eloquently wed a heritage of typographic tradition with up to date technical expertise that is both practical and accessible. As a teacher/trainer I find it great inspiration. There is one problem though, when I finally find an expression I want to remember I feel reluctant to but a highlighter to spoil the book.
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