Tips on Type

by Bill Gray and Scott Wills

Some things never change: the anatomy of type, type classification, the principles of layout and legibility of the printed page. Other aspects of typography have been revolutionized by the computer and the rise of desktop publishing. This handy guide provides a rundown of the history of type, traditional usage, and the changes wrought by the widespread practice of typesetting by nonprofessionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393730069
• ISBN13: 9780393730067
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Tips on Tip

Great book! Extremely informative and interesting. Interesting font use for the body copy, but nevertheless great book!

Very good overview of basics of type

Sure, you can find newer books that will walk you through software to do typesetting, but this book has some of the timeless information to introduce you to what type is all about. It has some historic information about fonts, info on leading and layouts and so on. I found this book at the library, and found it informative enough that I chose to buy it. The information did help me decide which fonts to use for a poetry book I put together. I recommend it especially for beginners, or someone who wants an in depth overview.