A typeface can convey a sense of urgency, formality or humour, and it is almost impossible for typefaces not to give character. "Designing Typefaces" introduces a new level of meaning to the mysterious world of type design. It includes extensive interviews with twelve international practitioners, all providing their unique approach to the subject, from the broad sweep of intention to the minute detail of stroke thickness. The book also deals with computer-based type design, licensing, letter spacing and many more factors ...
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A typeface can convey a sense of urgency, formality or humour, and it is almost impossible for typefaces not to give character. "Designing Typefaces" introduces a new level of meaning to the mysterious world of type design. It includes extensive interviews with twelve international practitioners, all providing their unique approach to the subject, from the broad sweep of intention to the minute detail of stroke thickness. The book also deals with computer-based type design, licensing, letter spacing and many more factors essential to the art. It also includes a practical tutorial section to provide the reader with step-by-step instructions to designing their own fonts. Design and typography students, practitioners and those interested in the fascinating area of typography will find "Designing Typefaces" essential and worthwhile reading.
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Add this copy of Designing Typefaces to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by G. F. Wilkinson Books, IOBA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Grass Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Rotovision.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 159 pp., incl. glossary; 4to; cloth in black dust jacket; reproductions throughout including many double page spreads. Trivial wear to cloth at corner tips; light rubbing to jacket with minor wear at corner tips. Featured typographers: Jonathan Hoefler; Jonathan Barnbrook; Akira Kobayashi; Zuzana Licko; Jean-Francois Porchez; Rian Hughes; Carlos Segura; Erik Spiekermann; Jeremy Tankard; Matthew Carter; Erik van Blokland.
Add this copy of Designing Typefaces to cart. $31.98, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Silicon Valley rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Jose, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Rotovision.
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
Add this copy of Designing Typefaces to cart. $32.08, fair condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Rotovision.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9782880466992.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Designing Typefaces to cart. $86.97, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Rotovision.
