Every creative brief requires its own unique typographic solution to achieve both individuality and visual harmony. This is why the question "what's the best typeface combination?" is impossible to an
Showcasing the latest in best practices across print and digital media, EXPLORING TYPOGRAPHY, 2e provides a well-researched, authoritative introduction to typography that explores the varied uses of t
The fiftieth anniversary of Helvetica, the most famous of all sans serif typefaces, was celebrated with an excitement unusual in the staid world of typography and culminated in the release of the firs
A showcase of the year's best typographic work in print and on screen in advertising, communications, education, marketing, and publishing.The only annual publication devoted exclusively to the art of
A useful current overview for designers, consultants, agencies, and their customers of modern fonts, independent foundries, and innovative type design. In the past, there were only a few specialists w
Erik Spiekermann is the epitome of a typographer. This comprehensive book is the first to showcase his body of work and tell the story of his life. Erik Spiekermann is one of the best-known graphic de
Since the 1970s Wolfgang Weingart has exerted a decisive influence on the international development of typography. In the late 1960s he instilled creativity and a desire for experimentation into the o
The standard work on the Swiss type designer: all typefaces – from design to marketing – were visually documented and analyzed with reference to the technology and to related typefaces.
The first-ever compilation of shadow typefaces is now available in paperback. Letters with relief and shadow have long been an effective way to add spectacle or intrigue to otherwise mundane words.Sha
Part inspiration and part workbook, the images of hand-drawn type will inspire and excite any designer to draw and explore type. Drawing Type features real-world projects and sketchbooks of well-known
Masako Kubo, who studied illustration in England and is now based in Tokyo, Japan, draws elegant pieces inspired by nature. These feminine, botanical-driven designs—at once classic and uniquely contem
Creative director of Chronicle Books and a passionate advocate for artists and independent printing, Michael Carabetta conceived of these bold typographic designs with his own correspondence needs in
Klas Fahlén is known for the wit of his simple but sophisticated drawings. Subtle in humor and bold in color, his notecards and notebooks make the most dapper addition to any desktop. Fahlén has illus
Typography Papers is book-length publication from the Department of Typography at the University of Reading (in England).Typography Papers 9 opens with a beautifully illustrated article by type design
Shows you how to master the art of calligraphy, from simple letters in black ink to illuminated lettering in gold leaf. This title features all the classic alphabets - both formal and decorative - suc
The third edition of this best selling typography textbook has been fully revised for clarity and cohesiveness of content. Review questions and the use of sidebars highlight important learning object
As recently as the 1970s, only a few hundred typefaces were published and widely accessible. Today, we can choose from tens of thousands of fonts, with more on the way. In this fascinating sourcebook,
