The Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0: 20th Anniversary Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (534 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0881792128 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 382 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A classic in the field." — Library Journal
Exquisite Book Covering the Nuances of Typographic Style Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Probably the best book on typography and layout ever written. Although highly technical in places, this book's rich content offers material that will be valued by professionals and laypeople alike. The discussion of fonts and spacing is extensive, but the book also offers in-depth analyses of the formatting issues central to the creation of nearly every book.Provided, of course, that read. Buy the hardback version So much has been said about this excellent book, but I wanted to comment on the difference between the hardback and paperback versions. As some other reviewers have noted, this is a narrow book with a slim inner margin. With the paperback version, you can't lay the book open without cracking the binding. I think it was obvious the design was made with the hardback version in mind; the pap. I liked Elements enough that when I noticed the forthcoming title This is a book that really helped pique my interest in typography back when the first edition was published. I was actually looking to buy Bringhurst's forthcoming book about Palatino, but did not find it on the Amazon site. This was a first for me. Not finding anything on Amazon. I was able to order the Bringhurst book directly from the Book Club of California. I liked Elements enough th
Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough revision and updating of the longest chapter, "Prowling the Specimen Books," and many other small but important updates based on things that are continually changing in the field.. Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide