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A grammar of typography : classical book design in the digital age Cover Image Book Book

A grammar of typography : classical book design in the digital age / Mark Argetsinger.

Argetsinger, Mark, (author.).

Summary:

"Aimed at being a comprehensive text on a subject that is typically specialist, A Grammar of Typography provides a detailed history of typography and discusses how the practice has changed throughout time. It discusses typography as a discipline and situates it in the context of other art forms. The book's focus is on classical design at it stands in the digital age, including applications and adaptations for desktop publishing and other technological developments, among many other topics. Over 100 full-color illustrations throughout"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781567926538
  • ISBN: 1567926533
  • Physical Description: xiii, 511 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm.
  • Publisher: Boston : David R. Godine, Publisher, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: The classical tradition -- A short history of typographical variations -- Type in the 20th and 21st centuries -- Desktop publishing -- Basic layout: Type -- Basic Layout: Images -- Format and mise-en-page -- Composition -- Open type fonts and font editing -- Page elements and make-up of pages -- Printers' manuals and house style -- Proof-reading and copy-editing -- Paper: The substrate of the book -- Binding: The book's carapac.
Citation/References Note:
Kelly, J. One hundred books famous in typography, 100.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Graphic design (Typography)
Book design.
Printing > History.
Type and type-founding > History.
Graphic arts.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Emily Carr University of Art + Design Z246 .A736 2020 (Text) 30244243 Book Volume hold Available -

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