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A Short History of the Printed Word
This classic volume should find its place on every design student’s bookshelf. Here is the history of the printed word, from the earliest alphabets through the evolution of the printing press. The contributions of the great printers and typographers are here. A new chapter by Robert Bringhurst takes up this history where Chappell put down his pen, covering the most recent developments in the printed word. Over 200 illustrations appear throughout…. More >>
A Short History of the Printed Word
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Hand Job: A Catalog of Type
- ISBN13: 9781568986265
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
In this digital age of computer-generated graphics and typography, it’s refreshing to find typographers who still believe in working by hand. No longer relegated to designer’s sketchbooks, hand-drawn type has emerged from the underground as a dynamic vehicle for visual communication from magazine, book, and album covers to movie credits and NFL advertisements. As the practice and appreciation of hand-drawn type grows, it s time to celebrate the work of those typogra… More >>
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Designing with Type: The Essential Guide to Typography
- ISBN13: 9780823014132
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
• First published in 1971, used universally ever since
• Access to lessons from distinguished typographers around the world through Web site: designingwithtype.com
• “An excellent and useful introduction to the subject.”—Milton Glaser New information and new images make this perennial best-seller an even more valuable tool for anyone interested in learning about typography…. More >>
Designing with Type: The Essential Guide to Typography
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