The Elements of Typographic Style

EAN:9780881792065 Label:Hartley and Marks Publishers Author:Robert Bringhurst Binding:Paperback

Typophiles will eat this book up; however beginning and even seasoned designers might have troubles with this book Say What?. For one, it's all text2009-03-04 Rating 3. Hardly any diagrams or visual examples to be had. Are you kidding me? One of my crazy design teachers once said "If a book doesn't have pictures then don't read it!". I'm beginning to believe her. It's like reading the directions for the VCR and just as dry. If you've read any of Ellen Lupton's DIY books, then "The Elements of Typographic Style" has to be the anti-thesis. But like most things that are good for you (spinach, brushing your teeth, exercising) it's hard to get through at first. After a couple reads I imagine this book to be more useful. For now I'll keep it in my "to-finish" pile. Check out the "Elements" website to see if this book is for you. This is one of the most beautiful mass-produced books I own, an oasis in my noisy typographical world A book I return to. The content helped me, but I admit that I enjoyed it more for because of what it is rather than what he wrote2009-02-26 Rating 5. This isn't a how-to book: it's a discussion and example of a typographical belief system. . This is a great book for any more advanced graphic design student This book sums it all up. The text is absolutely full of valuable information and will surely be a valid resource for years to come2009-02-14 Rating 5. this book requires some prior knowledge of typography because it doesn't explain some of the more basic terminology, it simply assumes that you already have an understanding of vocabulary and at least have been exposed to some of these ideas in some form. Definitely a must-have for any serious design book collection. . The book is an excellent, not-too-basic review of most important topics in typhography Useful introduction to typography. The writing is very clear and entertaining, the printing and design from the book itself is superb, as it should be expected, given the author's expertise in the matter2009-01-20 Rating 5. I liked the thorough description of serifed, unserifed and greek fonts towards the end of the book, and the glossary of typographical signs at the end. This book is a must for people interested in the subject!. A beautifully structured and clearly written book about high-level concepts of typography and the finest nuances as well Timeless. My design students buy this because it is required for my class then soon discover it is a pleasure to read2008-12-09 Rating 5. They come to class excited about the readings and delve beyond what is required. I am grateful for such passion as Bringhurst brings to this field and shares poetically with us all. Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough exploration of the newest innovations in intelligent font technology, and is a must-have for graphic artists, editors, or anyone working with the printed page using digital or traditional methods.