Discover the art of typography with this masterful style guide from renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst. This book combines the practical, theoretical, and historical aspects of typography, offering a completely updated edition with important revisions based on the ever-evolving field. Don't miss the expert insights and clarity that Bringhurst brings to this timeless subject.
Featured in 19 articles typewolf.com brainpickings.org A Primer for Designers Ellen Lupton - 2004-09-09 Goodreads RatingThis comprehensive book on typography covers the fundamental aspects of design: choosing fonts, sizing, alignment, spacing, and more. Ellen Lupton offers clear guidance and practical exercises for anyone wanting to improve their typography skills. Divided into letter, text, and grid sections, the book includes historical and theoretical concepts of typography, as well as examples from leading practitioners. Thinking with Type is a must-read for designers and anyone interested in typography.
Featured in 16 articles typewolf.com brainpickings.org A Book About Fonts Simon Garfield - 2011-09-01 ( first published in 2010 ) Goodreads RatingExplore the fascinating world of fonts with Just My Type by Simon Garfield. Discover the stories behind popular typefaces, from Ikea’s Verdanagate to Comic Sans. Learn about the impact of upper case letters and the history of fonts in movies and album covers. With interviews from typeface creators, this book is the ultimate guide to everything font-related.
Featured in 12 articles typewolf.com brainpickings.org A Graphic Guide to 100 Typefaces Stephen Coles - 2012-11-13 Goodreads Rating"The Anatomy of Type" is the ultimate guide to typography for creatives. This visually stunning book offers practical descriptions and diagrams to help you distinguish between related typefaces and understand how letterforms impact mood, readability, and use. Featuring 100 hand-picked typefaces, including both familiar classics and contemporary fonts, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to sharpen their typographic eye.
Featured in 10 articles typewolf.com blog.prototypr.io A Manual of Design Emil Ruder - 2001-03-01 ( first published in 1981 ) Goodreads RatingLearn the fundamentals of typography from one of the great twentieth-century typographers. This timeless textbook has inspired generations of designers with its innovative rules that replace conventional ones. With over 500 examples and in English, German, and French, it's a must-have for both students and accomplished designers.
Featured in 8 articles typewolf.com brainpickings.org Elegant Lettering from Design's Golden Age Steven Heller - 2011-05-09 Goodreads RatingExplore the timeless elegance and sophistication of script typefaces with this inspiring book. From wedding invitations to diplomas, scripts add a touch of class to any text. Derived from handwriting, these stylized typefaces suggest, imply, or symbolize traits linked to writing. Featuring examples from a range of sources and countries, this compilation is a treasure trove of popular, rare, and forgotten scripts from the Golden Age of scripts. Discover long overlooked material and unleash your creativity with the hundreds of inventive examples found within.
Featured in 8 articles brainpickings.org inkbotdesign.com The Essential Guide to Typography James Craig - 2006-05-01 ( first published in 1971 ) Goodreads RatingDiscover the art and science of typography with Designing with Type. This perennial best-seller has been completely updated with new information, images, and an integrated website for even more typographic exploration. With over 250,000 copies sold, this fully updated fifth edition is the perfect tool for students and teachers alike. Explore hundreds of design solutions and gain access to a wealth of typographic knowledge. Let Designing with Type educate and inspire your next design project.
Featured in 7 articles typewolf.com blog.prototypr.io Steven Heller - 2011-09-28 Goodreads RatingDelve into the minds of over 90 leading designers and typographers as they reveal their private sketchbooks and the creative process of typography design. From established designers to up-and-coming talents, Typography Sketchbooks showcases the expressive quality of letters and words in design. This collection emphasizes the importance of good typography and is a must-read for anyone who uses type, whether by hand or on screen. Discover how the craft of typography has endured for centuries and continues to shape visual communication and graphic design.
Featured in 7 articles inkbotdesign.com inspirationfeed.com Eric Gill - 2015-09-08 ( first published in 1931 ) Goodreads RatingExplore the world of typography through the eyes of artist, letter carver, and social reformer Eric Gill. In his plainspoken and forceful 1931 essay, Gill argues for common sense in design, offering a model of composition that remains relevant today. Discover the exasperating, exorbitant, and exciting world of typography through the words of a true craftsman whose work reflected his philosophy and moral convictions.
Featured in 7 articles typewolf.com brainpickings.org Cees W. de Jong - 2013-09-15 Goodreads RatingDiscover the fascinating world of typefaces and graphic styles with this comprehensive visual history book. Spanning from 1628 to the mid-20th century, it explores the evolution of printed lettering through roman, italic, bold, narrow, broad and other fonts. From borders and ornaments to calligrapher's letters, this book showcases a stunning collection of exquisite designs derived from a distinguished Dutch collection. With insightful texts from top editors and collectors, including Alston W. Purvis and Cees de Jong, this book is a must-read for all typography enthusiasts.
Featured in 7 articles typewolf.com inkbotdesign.com Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works by Erik Spiekermann The Visual History of Type by Paul McNeil In Progress by Jessica Hische The New Typography Weimar and Now by Jan Tschichold Designing Type by Karen Cheng On Web Typography by Jason Santa Maria Better Web Typography for a Better Web by Matej Latin Why Fonts Matter by Sarah Hyndman Type on Screen by Ellen Lupton The Designer's Dictionary of Type by Sean Adams Counterpunch by Fred Smeijers The Complete Manual of Typography by James Felici Art of the Printed Book, 1455-1955 by Pierpont Morgan Library Typography Essentials by Ina Saltz I Wonder by Marian Bantjes The Evolution of Type by Tony Seddon Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe Meggs' History of Graphic Design by Philip B. Meggs Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines by Artists Guild Graphic Jost Hochuli by Jost Hochuli The Golden Secrets of Lettering by Martina Flor The Calligrapher's Business Handbook by Molly Suber Thorpe The letter forms and type designs of Eric Gill by Robert Harling Basic Typography by Ruedi Ruegg Goudy's Type Designs by Frederic W. Goudy Introduction to Typography by Oliver 1895- Simon The crystal goblet by Beatrice Warde Books and Printing; a Treasury for Typophiles by Various, Paul A. Bennett Pioneers of Modern Typography by Herbert Spencer Type & Typography by John D. & John Randle Berry, Well-Illustrated Typographers on Type by Ruari McLean A Type Primer by John Kane Language Culture Type by John D. Berry U&lc by John Berry Shady Characters by Keith Houston How Typography Happens by Ruari McLean Encyclopaedia of Typefaces by Berry and Johnson Jaspert Type Rules by Ilene Strizver Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh The 3D Type Book by Fl@33 Jan Tschichold and the New Typography by Paul Stirton 365 Typo by Edited Type Team by Tony Seddon Lessons in Typography by Jim Krause Mr. Eric Gill by David Kindersley Advertising Layout and Typography by Eugene de Lopatecki A History of the Old English Letter Foundries by Talbot Baines Reed FINE PRINT ON TYPE by Charles Bigelow, Linnea Gentry Read This Twice Sign up for updates Stay in touchThis website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
