The Fundamentals of Typography 1st (first) edition Text Only

by Gavin Ambrose

A beautiful, incisive introduction to the use of type * Packed with great examples from leading design studios * Introduces students to type and offers inspiration for working creativesThe Fundamentals of Typography offers an overview plus incisive insight into the use of type and stunning examples sure to inspire typographers and designers in the field. A comprehensive introduction to the history of typography, typographic detailing in practice, and font generation for print and the web, this book covers type in the past and the present--and speculates on the future. Basic principles are explained with detailed presentations, illustrations, case studies, and examples from leading design studios around the world.

Genres: Design, Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Business, Art Design

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jerin John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you want to know about the type including history, basics, writings, letters, writing styles on many ancient civilizations, typography, typefaces, fonts, letterforms, etc. A recommended must-read for typography enthusiasts.

[Rachel Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now that I've read this, it's more of a long-term read: meant to be read over a bit of time. Not something that you can easily read through in a matter of days or hours. Also, you'll definitely pay more attention to how type appears after reading this. It's...an interesting phenomenon.

[Mohammad Shaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read I can say. Wish there's an extended hands-on practices at the end of the book.

[Vicente Sarmento · Rating 4 out of 5]

É um bom livro, não muito leve não muito denso.
Cuida da parte básica da tipografia com diversos exemplos e explicações bem feitas.
Peca pelo layout do próprio livro, que tem seus altos e baixos. Ainda assim, definitivamente recomendo. Especialmente a iniciantes e intermediários no assunto.

[Danielius Goriunovas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nors jos perskaičiau tik 80%, tačiau aš jau žinau - skaitysiu dar kartą. Vėl. Ir vėl. Ir jei rasiu pirkti popierinę - būtinai nusipirksiu. Tai tobula. Vidinis šriftų fanatikas manyje šią knygą dievino! :-D

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

easy to read but fairly comprehensive introduction to typography. includes interesting history plus technical terms and usage.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

this one was ok. i didn't feel like i learned too much and the book is generally ugly to look at.

[Mills College Library]

686.22 A496 2011

[Adele_Eastmacott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Parfois trop précis pour mon usage de curieuse dilettante mais très intéressant. J'ai appris beaucoup de choses et je gagnerai à le re-feuilleter pour mieux m'en imprégner

[Marcela Velasquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand and everything you need to know