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The Elements of Typographic Style [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Robert Bringhurst (Author)
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  • Paperback: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Hartley & Marks Inc.,U.S.; 2nd illustrated edition edition (Dec 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0881791326
  • ISBN-13: 978-0881791327
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 13.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 426,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A readable manual and reference on modern typography, exploring the art and history of the field as well as technical details. Includes b&w illustrations, a glossary, and reference appendices. This second edition includes a new chapter on digital typography, expanded information on typefaces and designers, and a deeper look into the history of lett
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE best book on type you will ever read, 30 Jun 2005
By D. W. Kessler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Elements of Typographic Style (Hardcover)
I've got dozens of books about type and typography. This is by far the best. It is clear, intelligent, scholarly and practical. It is also beautifully written, well designed and often downright funny.

If you know a designer or typophile who doesn't own this yet, buy it for them.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A revelation, 3 July 2004
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This book seriously deserves the five stars. It is both beautifully written and very thought provoking. I am now having problems reading some books as my mind strays off to how a book has been designed - or sometimes not...

An awesome introduction to a fascinating subject. Bringhurst is both authoritative and humble. I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it.

Wonderful.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In depth and lyrical..., 26 April 2005
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This is a superb book covering all aspects of type design in an almost lyrical prose style. It doesn't use endless pages of typeface specimens as filler but is endlessly informative. Covers such things as the effects of historical movements in typography. Highly reccomended to anyone at all interested in the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a marvellous book, and dangerous!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful but quirky
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5.0 out of 5 stars Without doubt one of the best books on typography
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5.0 out of 5 stars A transcendental view of typography
This book searches for the deep and hidden reasons of typographical choices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A transcendental view of typography
This book searches for the deep and hidden reasons of typographical choices.

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