The Designer's Dictionary of Typefollows in the footsteps ofThe Designer's Dictionary of Color,providing a vivid and highly accessible look at an even more important graphic design ingredient: typography. From classic fonts like Garamond and Helvetica,to modern-day digital fonts like OCR-A and Keedy Sans,author and designer Sean Adams demystifies 48 major typefaces,describing their history,stylistic traits,and common application. Adams once again provides eye-catching illustrated examples,this time showcasing the beauty and expressiveness of typography,as employed by the world's greatest designers. Organized by serif,sans-serif,script,display,and digital typefaces,this book will be a vital guide for designers,teachers,or students looking to gain a foundational understanding of the art,practice,and history of typography.
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Publisher: AbramsISBN: 9781419737183Weight: 1060 gDimensions: 252 x 197 x 29 mm
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"In Sean Adams's new book,The Designer's Dictionary of Type,he examines 48 of the most important typefaces,their history,and how they can be put to work."
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