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Have you ever wondered which typeface is used for airport signs? Or about the history behind the Times New Roman font? We are constantly engaging with type, yet many of us struggle to use it effectively or simply to understand the basics. Let's Talk Type will help to build your knowledge of type and typeface use with a clear and comprehensive 'what is it' and 'why use it' approach to the subject. Five chapters explore topics including the anatomy of type, glyphs, typeface classification, and typefaces ranging from serif and sans serif to script and display. The chapter on typefaces pays particular attention to highlighting key design features and, along with illuminating backstories and tips to aid identification, makes this book the perfect companion for all type enthusiasts and practitioners.Product Identifiers
PublisherThames & Hudson LTD
ISBN-139780500292297
eBay Product ID (ePID)222468633
Product Key Features
Book TitleLet's Talk Type: an Essential Lexicon of Type Terms
AuthorTony Seddon
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
Number of Pages192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229mm
Item Width133mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorTony Seddon
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom