A Type Primer, 2nd edition

A practical introduction to typography, this book analyses the basic principles and applications of type. in this revised and expanded edition, the author includes more on digital type, as well as new material on setting of type, choosing an appropriate typeface, and the use of colour to reinforce typographic hierarchy. The section on grid systems has been strengthened with the addition of new explanatory diagrams. The book also includes a brief history of typography, numerous examples to illustrate the points raised and a series of useful exercises to help readers put basic principles into practice.

John Kane

Paperback
46 illustrations
240 pages
250 x 176 mm
February 2011

Contents

Introduction Basics Development Letters, words, sentences Text Columnar organization Grid systems

€ 26,95