The Elements of Typographic Style
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Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough exploration of the newest innovations in intelligent font technology, and
… More »Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough exploration of the newest innovations in intelligent font technology, and is a must-have for graphic artists, editors, or anyone working with the printed page using digital or traditional methods.
« LessIncludes bibliographical references (p. 357-364) and index
Foreword -- Historical synopsis -- Grand design -- Rhythm & proportion -- Harmony & counterpoint -- Structural forms & devices -- Analphabetic symbols -- Choosing & combining type -- Historical interlude -- Shaping the page -- State of the art -- Grooming the font -- Prowling the specimen books -- Appendix A : Working alphabet -- Appendix B : Glossary of characters -- Appendix C : Glossary of terms -- Appendix D : Type designers -- Appendix E : Typefoundries -- Further reading -- Afterword to the Third edition -- Index
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Add a CommentI'm surprised that more copies of the most recent edition are not available. This book opened my eyes to aspects of the typographic artform and business alike that I'd not previously considered, and served as a good reminder of several earlier lessons besides. A good choice.