The Designer's Dictionary of Type

Synopsis

The Designer's Dictionary Of Type Follows In The Footsteps Of The Designer's Dictionary Of Color, Providing A Vivid And Highly Accessible Look At An Even More Important Graphic Design Ingredient: Typography. From Classic Fonts Like Garamond And Helvetica, To Modern-day Digital Fonts Like Ocr-a And Keedy Sans, Author And Designer Sean Adams Demystifies 48 Major Typefaces, Describing Their History, Stylistic Traits, And Common Application. Adams Once Again Provides Eye-catching Illustrated Examples, This Time Showcasing The Beauty And Expressiveness Of Typography, As Employed By The World's Greatest Designers. Organized By Serif, Sans-serif, Script, Display, And Digital Typefaces, This Book Will Be A Vital Guide For Designers, Teachers, Or Students Looking To Gain A Foundational Understanding Of The Art, Practice, And History Of Typography.