Typography Workbook

There is an elegance to letters and words I appreciate. The shape of individual letters and the way they fit together beautifully, when set properly, is noticeably better than slap-dash text thrown down with little care.

This book covers the fundamentals of dealing with type and shows how it is best used in graphic design. It includes detail on the general mechanics of typography, such as the dos and don’ts of typesetting, alignment, kerning, leading, information on optimal line length for legibility, etc. There are numerous examples illustrating the information discussed plus graphic design styles from around the world too.

The Typography Workbook was a good refresher for me, an experienced designer, but it would also prove helpful to those just starting out, as well. I found this book informative and educational but especially loved the fun layout! That, in and of itself, was useful to me. I was surprised by the high volume of graphic design samples. They took up half the book and, though interesting to look at, not all seem to pertain to typography. 

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