The Geometry of Type explores 100 traditional and modern typefaces in detail,witha full spread devoted to each entry. Characters from each typeface are enlarged andannotated to reveal key features,anatomical details,and the finer,often-overlookedelements of type design,which shows how these attributes affect mood and readability.Sidebar information lists the designer and foundry,the year of release and the differentweights and styles available,while feature boxes explain the origins and best uses foreach typeface,such as whether it is suitable for running text or as a display font forheadlines. To help the reader spot each typeface in the wider world,the full characterset is shown,and the best letters for identification are highlighted. This beautiful andhighly practical work of reference for font spotters,designers and users is a close-upcelebration of typefaces and great type design.
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson LtdISBN: 9780500292457Number of pages: 256Weight: 880 gDimensions: 246 x 190 mm
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'Takes an appreciation of letterforms to another level'- Creative Review'If you know the difference between a font and a typeface,you need this book; if you don't,you need it even more'- Erik Spiekermann
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