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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Laurence King; 2 edition (17 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1856694372
  • ISBN-13: 978-1856694377
  • Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Essential reading for anyone about to embark on a career in graphic design (or who wasn't paying attention at college), it provides an extremely useful point of reference.
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Anyone interested in or involved with type should buy this book,.......
... you won't be disappointed by the erudite and clearly presented information. Simply essential.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as comprehensive or detailed as I hoped, 25 Jul 2003
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This book is nicely produced, but I found the content a bit lacking in substance. Having just read Ruari McLean's Typography, written almost a quarter of a century ago, I was looking for something that was more advanced, Type & Typography is simply not it. Too much space is wasted on large colour pages that add little, the historical dimension is weak.
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28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Typographers bible, 30 Aug 2002
By R. Shaikh "presstoeject" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This book examines the history, evolution and mechanics of typography in a clear, concise manner. It can be dipped into very easily for specific information and is full of illustrated examples to clarify points made in each section. As a reference book it should provide help for all levels and I'm sure that my copy will become a well thumbed addition to my library.

I have not read the whole book yet, at over 180 pages it can be alot to take in, but the chapters I have read are exhaustive and put typography into context. An example of this can be found early on with a definition of the term, followed by further investigation into function and form, where the alphabet is deconstructed and explained.

As a teacher I am sure that I will use this book in many instances and adapt the information for my own uses. If you are at all interested in type or design this book will not disappoint.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and educational book, 23 Sep 2003
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Written by lecturers at Central St Martin's College in London, this is a great book - they know their stuff. It is a fusion of great design and layout combined with the technical nitty gritty and history of type. All really interesting for those of us who are interested in type and typography. I would definitely recommend it.
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