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      The Art of Type and Typography: Explorations in Use and Practice

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      The Art of Type and Typography is an introduction to the art and rules of typography. Incorporating the industry standard—InDesign—for typesetting from the outset, this book serves as a guide for beginning students to learn to set type properly through tutorial...

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      Product ID:9781138236882
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Art of Type and Typography
      Subtitle:Explorations in Use and Practice
      Authors:Author: Mary Jo Krysinski
      Page Count:230
      Subjects:Typography and lettering, Typography & lettering, Internet and digital media: arts and performance, Graphical & digital media applications
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      The Art of Type and Typography is an introduction to the art and rules of typography. Incorporating the industry standard—InDesign—for typesetting from the outset, this book serves as a guide for beginning students to learn to set type properly through tutorials, activities, and examples of student work. Encompassing the history of typography from ancient times to widespread modern use, The Art of Type and Typography provides context and fosters creativity while developing key concepts, including:

      • The history of type;
      • Terminology;
      • Classification;
      • Measurement;
      • Spacing;
      • Alignment;
      • Legibility;
      • Hierarchy;
      • Layout and Grids;
      • Page Elements;
      • InDesign tools and style sheets.

      Writing clearly and to the point, Mary Jo Krysinski brings over 30 years of design experience to this essential guide. With a glossary, sample class activities, additional online resources and a beautiful clean design, this book is the perfect introduction for a beginning typography student, and a handy reference for those needing a refresher.


      The Art of Type and Typography is an introduction to the art and rules of typography. Incorporating the industry standard—InDesign—for typesetting from the outset, this book serves as a guide for beginning students to learn to set type properly through tutorials, activities, and examples of student work. Encompassing the history of typography from ancient times to widespread modern use, The Art of Type and Typography provides context and fosters creativity while developing key concepts, including:

      • The history of type;
      • Terminology;
      • Classification;
      • Measurement;
      • Spacing;
      • Alignment;
      • Legibility;
      • Hierarchy;
      • Layout and Grids;
      • Page Elements;
      • InDesign tools and style sheets.

      Writing clearly and to the point, Mary Jo Krysinski brings over 30 years of design experience to this essential guide. With a glossary, sample class activities, additional online resources and a beautiful clean design, this book is the perfect introduction for a beginning typography student, and a handy reference for those needing a refresher.


      Imprint Name:Routledge
      Publisher Name:Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2017-10-24

      Additional information

      Weight518 g
      Dimensions251 × 172 × 13 mm