The Thames and Hudson manual of typography
by
 
McLean, Ruari.

Title
The Thames and Hudson manual of typography

Author
McLean, Ruari.

ISBN
9780500670224
 
9780500680223

Personal Author
McLean, Ruari.

Publication Information
London : Thames and Hudson, ©1980.

Physical Description
216 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Series
Thames and Hudson manuals.

Contents
Historical outline -- Studio and equipment -- Legibility -- Lettering and calligraphy -- Letters for printing -- Methods of composition -- Paper -- Cast-off and layout -- Book design -- The parts of a book -- Jobbing typography -- Newspaper and magazine typography.

Abstract
Examines the use of filmsetting, hot metal, and computers in setting type and how these systems have influenced book design.

Subject Term
Printing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.


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