Bringhurst, Robert,

The elements of typographic style / Robert Bringhurst. - Third edition. - 398 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-382) and index.

Foreword -- Historical synopsis -- The grand design -- Rhythm & proportion -- Harmony & counterpoint -- Structural forms & devices -- Analphabetic symbols -- Choosing & combining type -- Historical interlude -- Shaping the page -- The state of the art -- Grooming the font -- Prowling the specimen books -- Appendix A: The working alphabet -- Appendix B: Glossary of characters -- Appendix C: Glossary of terms -- Appendix D: Type designers -- Appendix E: Typefoundries -- Afterword to the fourth edition -- Further reading -- Index.

The fourth edition, fully revised enlarged and reset in 2012, further updated in 2017. Version 4.3 of the 4th edition (2019) includes many updates; see title page verso for a list of pages.

9780881792126

2004053913


Graphic design (Typography)
Layout (Printing)
Type and type-founding.
Book design.
Printing.
Makeup (Printing)
Graphic arts.
Dummies (Bookselling)
Documents, Printing of.

Z246 / .B74 2004

686.224 BR.E 2019