Typology

Author: Steven Heller
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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0811823083

Typology: Type Design from the Victorian Era to the Digital Age

A must-have for designers, not to mention that quirky group in love with type for types sake (you know who you are), Typology is the most visually dynamic compendium of typefaces on the market. Get Typology computer books for free.
Steven Heller and Louise Fili, two of the most admired and respected designers working today, cover everything from the classic elegance of the late 19th century to the fractured hypermedia of today. Organized by historical era and country of origin, each section introduces the culture and aesthetic of the period, discusses how individual styles developed, and offers insights into the artistry of key typographers and foundries. Expertly assembled and thoughtfully written, no other book encompasses this wealth of type styles in historical context. Check Typology our best computer books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.

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