| Typography Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Type in Graphic Design |  | Author: Timothy Samara
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 1592533019
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.22
EAN: 9781592533015
ASIN: 1592533019
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Product Description
New in paperback, The Typography Workbook provides an at-a-glance reference book for designers on all aspects of type. The book is part of Rockport's popular Workbook series of practical and inspirational workbooks that cover all the fundamental areas of the graphic design business. This book presents an abundance of information on type - the cornerstone of graphic design - succinctly and to the point, so that designers can get the information they need quickly and easily. Whereas many other books on type are either very technical or showcase oriented, this book offers ideas and inspiration through hundreds of real-life projects showing successful, well-crafted usage of type. The book also offers a variety of other content, including choosing fonts, sizes, and colors; incorporating text and illustrations; avoiding common mistakes in text usage; and teaching rules by which to live (and work) by.
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 Is this the second best book on type? January 31, 2005
Roger C. Parker (Dover, NH)
56 out of 57 found this review helpful
Few books share the cadre of enthusiastic readers that Robert Bringhurst created with his Elements of Typographic Style.
But, Timothy Samara's Typography Workbook comes close, and, in some ways, is equally useful. (The two books complement each other quite well).
Samara manages to combine the technical with the inspirational. His tutorials on typeface design and layout are compellingly written and informative, but where the Typography Workbook realkly shines is the glorious color reproductions of type in use. Nothing communicates like color illustrations, and the Typographic Workbook contains hundreds of samples.
The Typography Workbook is an ideal choice for student or faculty alike. Text has been concisely edited, permitting large visuals to illustrate the points being made, as well as alternative approaches. Use it as an introductory text, a practical guide next to your computer, or for inspiration when needed.
Good value and information January 18, 2010
Tammy Finch (East Peoria, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is very valuable information in this book when it comes to website design. Graphics, of course, are a huge part of putting a website together and this book really helps us find ways to make the sites professional looking and user friendly.
Typography Workbook February 9, 2006
Mandy McQuade (California)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book is very informative for designers working with typography. It applies to all different skill levels, there is always something to learn and this book is great to refer back to. I would recommend this book to all graphic designers. This book does not explain everything, but it is good to have as a close reference.
great intro August 3, 2007
Zachary P. Schneider
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
it give a great understanding of type and where you can take it. a perfect book for beginning students and other trying to better their designs and layouts.
Typography Workbook September 27, 2008
Kerry Fonville (USA)
What a wonderful book now when my professor is talking typography lingo I am beginning to understand and it has great examples of typographic work. I highly recommend this book.
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