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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Peachpit Press (5 Aug 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0201353679
ISBN-13: 978-0201353679
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 17.8 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 622,134 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This latest addition to Robin Williams' Non-Designers line of books not only defines the principles governing type but explains the logic behind them so readers can understand and see what looks best and why. Armed with this knowledge, and putting into practice the secrets Robin reveals for making type readable and artistic, readers can then go on to create beautiful, sophisticated, professional-looking pages on their computers for output as hard copy or for use on Web pages.

Each short chapter explores a different type secret including use of evocative typography, tailoring typeface to project, working with spacing, punctuation marks, special characters, fonts, justification, and much more. It is written in the lively, engaging style that has made Williams one of the most popular computer authors today. And it uses numerous examples to illustrate the subtle details that make the difference between good and sophisticated use of type. The non-platform specific, non-software specific approach to the book makes this a must-have for any designer's bookshelf - from type novices to more experienced graphic designers and typesetters.

Please note! If you've read Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter then you don't need this book. This book is almost exactly the same as Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter.

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his latest addition to Robin Williams' Non-Designers line of books not only defines the principles governing type but explains the logic behind them so readers can understand and see what looks best and why. Armed with this knowledge, and putting into practice the secrets Robin reveals for making type readable and artistic, readers can then go on to create beautiful, sophisticated, professional-looking pages on their computers for output as hard copy or for use on Web pages.

Each short chapter explores a different type secret including use of evocative typography, tailoring typeface to project, working with spacing, punctuation marks, special characters, fonts, justification, and much more. It is written in the lively, engaging style that has made Williams one of the most popular computer authors today. And it uses numerous examples to illustrate the subtle details that make the difference between good and sophisticated use of type. The non-platform specific, non-software specific approach to the book makes this a must-have for any designer¿s bookshelf—from type novices to more experienced graphic designers and typesetters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for junior to mid-weight designers, 17 May 2001

By	ctpierre@hotmail.com (London) - See all my reviews

Robin Williams covers just what you really need to know in this short book. No useless chatter, just important information in a what-to-do and what-not-to-do manner with just the perfect dash of sarcasm and humour to create a relaxed atmosphere for learning.

The book begins with a bit of the history and structure of fonts. Very important information for beginners. But it immediately gets into information which results in an immediate improvement in your work whether you are a typesetter or graphic designer. You would now know what makes for tacky typography and what rules you could break to create a more artistic, daring, and edgy piece of work.

Every topic is accompanied by an illustration of the wrong way and the right way to do things and a list of the fonts used in the illustration (VERY HELPFUL!)

This is definitely a must-have book for anyone in the world of print media.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very readable and educational book, 20 April 2001

By	julie_herd@hotmail.com (London, England) - See all my reviews

Robin Williams is an enjoyable writer. This book, as are her others, is clear and unpatronising in its approach to design. She provides visual examples of each phase in the design process as well careful explanations. Her style allows for personal interpretation rather than giving a definitive solution to all design problems. It is a bit like being back at school with a good teacher explaining, demonstrating and then letting you have a go. If you are a designer looking for ideas, a non designer needing help with designing pages or just interested in the visual world around us then you will enjoy this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars spot-on rules, dodgy taste, 1 Jun 2006

By	a-to-the-d (uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Non-Designer's Type Book: Insights and Techniques for Creating Professional-Level Type (Paperback)

the perfect book for anyone given the task of 'designing' who wouldn't call themselves a designer. also a valuable primer for anyone beginning a graphic design qualifcation (or someone finishing one where they didn't teach the basics of type).

very easy to read, doesn't waffle either, but one word of warning... maybe it's a cultural thing, but to my eyes this book screams 'american', and I do wonder if the yanks understand what tasteful design is.

so follow robin's rules, but just be wary of her choice of fonts. because i don't trust anyone who thinks 'helvetica' is out of date.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but often misleading
This is a handy basic introduction to type design issues. But it is marred by some of the author's eccentric beliefs, stated as facts. Read more

Published on 24 Nov 2006 by C. Peyton

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book on typestyle
This is a great book describing the many covensions of type and how to use fonts effectively.

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