From Publishers Weekly
Part textbook and part reference work, the fifth edition of a typographic classic begins with a thumbnail history of the development of written language and ends with a glossary; in between are in-depth looks at five classic typefaces, lessons on designing with text type, display type and color, and plenty of project assignments. Though Craig, the former design director for Watson-Guptill, touches on the way that type design can be akin to fine art, most of his focus is on the subtle ways in which typeface affects "mood," and letter shape and spacing influences readability, emphasis and even meaning. Even though technological advances have made innovative text design ever simpler, readers—of books, brochures, cereal boxes and subway advertisements—still tend to prefer their type to be "invisible"—in other words, "to serve as a quiet vehicle for enhancing the meaning of a text." While best suited for a beginning graphic design student, this clear, readable book should also intrigue those interested in how the look of a sentence has an impact on the way we read it. 100 color and 500+ b&w illus. (May)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .
Book Description
• First published in 1971, used universally ever since
• Access to lessons from distinguished typographers around the world through Web site: designingwithtype.com
• "An excellent and useful introduction to the subject."—Milton Glaser
• Access to lessons from distinguished typographers around the world through Web site: designingwithtype.com
• "An excellent and useful introduction to the subject."—Milton Glaser
New information and new images make this perennial best-seller an even more valuable tool for anyone interested in learning about typography. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .
