Title:
Design elements, typography fundamentals : a graphic style manual for understanding how typography affects design
Author:
Cullen, Kristin.
ISBN:
9781592537679
9781610584005
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Physical Description:
160 pages ; 26 cm
Series:
Design elements.
Contents:
1. Type in context. Definition and function ; In practice -- 2. Essential elements. Anatomy and terminology -- 3. On typefaces. Categories of type ; Selection considerations ; In combination -- 4. Typesetting factors. Space and spacing ; Alignments and paragraphs ; Hierarchy ; Aesthetic tailoring -- 5. Structure. Baseline alignment ; Grid systems ; Alternate methods.
Abstract:
"Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists--this is the field guide for the journey!"-- Provided by publisher.
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