
A Type Primer
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A practical introduction to typography that explains the basic principles of type and how to apply them. This revised and expanded edition gives more attention to digital type, including how to set text, choose a suitable typeface and use colour to build a clear typographic hierarchy. New diagrams clarify the discussion of grid systems. The book also traces a short history of the craft and offers many examples and practice exercises. A companion website adds further material. Written for students of graphic design, it works as a foundation for anyone learning to make type work on the page.
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