This is the first comprehensive and in-depth study of the earliest figural painting ever to have been produced in Flanders on a continual basis. Most of the manuscripts are Psalters, but Bibles, a Breviary, a Missal, a Netherlandic life of a saint, and yet other texts occur. Three main categories of illuminator are distinguishable: those working in Bruges, in Ghent, and, at least in part, for the circle of the counts of Flanders. The principal chapters and the catalog segments are organized around their individual contributions. An arrangement in time and place of the total body of work was obtained through a lengthy and rigorous process of comparison of figural, ornamental and writing styles, codicological and textual features. Several distinctive Flemish patterns of Psalter iconography have emerged; these are presented in tabular form with accompanying commentaries. A surprising amount of information about the early owners of the books, mostly well-to-do members of the laity, was yielded in the analysis for the manuscript catalogs.

The use of italic letters as means of accentuation has become common practice in the digital age. They convey movement and dynamics, address the emotional experience of reading and remind of handwriting. However, this lively characteristic, which once re-sulted from the movement of the hand, is noticeably lost when words are simply tilted by a mouse click.

To impart knowledge about this typo-graphic feature and to find a general definition as writing style, the author has compiled style patterns to examine the tangible forms, characteristics and functions of “italic nature”. Furthermore, he deals intensively with the historical development of italics from handwriting to digital typesetting. This monograph is the first detailed treatise on this topic, and is aimed at all those who deal with letters professionally or privately

Demonstrating the power and variety of typography from hand-drawn to kinetic, this fully updated new edition of The Fundamentals of Typography covers the principles of using type across a range of media. Starting with a comprehensive introduction to the history of typography, the authors provide detailed explanations and inspirational examples of type usage from leading practitioners from around the world. With expanded practice exercises and four new case studies, this book gives students everything they need to know to use type effectively and creatively.

This is the workbook companion to Katja Haas's `Brush Lettering and Watercolour'. It offers plenty of space for your own lettering and watercolour creations, as well as a compact overview of the basics of brush lettering and instructions for writing and decorating with brushes.

A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography.

Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger ( ) which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early Bible or the at sign (@), which languished in obscurity for centuries until rescued by the Internet, Keith Houston draws on myriad sources to chart the life and times of these enigmatic squiggles, both exotic (

) and everyday (&).

From the Library of Alexandria to the halls of Bell Labs, figures as diverse as Charlemagne, Vladimir Nabokov, and George W. Bush cross paths with marks as obscure as the interrobang (?) and as divisive as the dash ( ). Ancient Roman graffiti, Venetian trading shorthand, Cold War double agents, and Madison Avenue round out an ever more diverse set of episodes, characters, and artifacts.

Richly illustrated, ranging across time, typographies, and countries, Shady Characters will delight and entertain all who cherish the unpredictable and surprising in the writing life."

Note to customers: The print version of this book is highly formatted, and many pages contain examples that use a variety of approaches to text layout including the use of multiple fonts. The subtleties of this layout would be lost when converted to ePub, so we have chosen to offer this ebook only in PDF format, which keeps the page layout intact. Beautifully designed and richly illustrated The Complete Manual of Typography, Second Edition, is the fully updated version of THE seminal book on typography by Jim Felici. This book is about how type should look and how to make it look that way - in other words, how to set type like a professional. It explains in practical terms how to use today's digital tools to achieve the secret of good design: well set type. An essential reference for anyone who works with type: designers, print production professionals, and corporate communications managers can go to straight to the index to find focused answers to specific questions, while educators and students can read it as a text book from cover to cover. You'll Learn: Basic Concepts and anatomy of good typography, indexed for quick reference by busy professionals How to manage fonts and handle corrupted or missing fonts on any operating system What makes good type good (and bad type bad) Techniques for working with measure, point-size, leading, kerning, and other type fundamentals Practical ways to fix composition problems such as loose lines, bad rags, windows, and orphans Hard-to-find rules for managing hyphenation and justification, indents, text wraps, and expert-set characters Secrets of how to wring out good type from uncooperative word-processing and layout problems The latest font technologies, including OpenType New typographic tools and improved font services in Operating Systems such as Windows and Mac OS New Techniques, and coverage of working methods such as style sheets. 35 page glossary of type terms Praise for the first edition "Clear and elegant... There's no better or more useful introduction to the whole craft of typography" Roger Black - Danilo Black, Inc "All you've wanted to know about type and typography but never dared ask. Jim Felici brings together a vast amount of knowledge in this book. Must-Have!" Erik Spiekermann author, Stop Stealing Sheep (and Find Out How Type Works)

The son of a Liverpool-based printer, John Southward (1840-1902) was a prolific writer and editor of books on the subject. He edited the Printers' Register from 1886 to 1890, and his Modern Printing: A Handbook remained a standard work for apprentice printers and compositors well into the twentieth century. This dictionary of terms employed in printing offices was one of his earlier works, initially issued as a monthly serial within the Printers' Register. The resulting high demand led to the publication of a second edition in book format in 1875. Painstakingly compiled, it covers the history and practice of typography, and gives references to other works where further information can be found. Over a century later, the technology and terminology of typesetting and printing have undergone enormous changes, but this book remains a fascinating snapshot of the British printing industry in the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

Typography is the most effective tool that graphic designers use to express ideas and convey a message. The ability to choose the right typeface for the right job, to design readable and legible pages, and to marry type and image to create visually compelling results are skills that every designer must master. This book introduces the student to the basic principles of typography with clear examples from international practitioners, interviews with designers and typographers, plus exercises to reinforce the concepts covered. With its attractive layout, approachable text and skillful use of typography on every spread, the author sets the standard to inspire the beginning student of design.

Latin paleography of the classical period and beyond the Carolingian era has been well studied and described. But from about 1100 onwards we find a period of increasing national divergence in the character of book-hands used for writing, formal MSS. In this book Professor Thomson provides 132 characteristic specimens of the period 1100 1500, reproduced by lithography (in all cases in the original size). He excludes curial or chancery hands. Opposite each plate is a transcription of several lines. Above this, Professor Thomson provides comments on the distinguishing characteristics of the script. Cumulatively, the effect of these analyses is to provide a method of dating late medieval MSS and ascribing them to their country of origin.

In 14 original essays, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their manufacture, distribution, and reception. Here are different types of production, from clay tablets to scrolls, from inscribed codices to printed books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers, from written parchment to digital texts. The history of the book is a history of different methods of circulation and dissemination, all dependent on innovations in transport, from coastal and transoceanic shipping to roads, trains, planes and the internet. It is a history of different modes of reading and reception, from learned debate and individual study to public instruction and entertainment. It is a history of manufacture, craftsmanship, dissemination, reading and debate. Yet the history of books is not simply a question of material form, nor indeed of the history of reading and reception. The larger question is of the effect of textual production, distribution and reception - of how books themselves made history. To this end, each chapter of this volume, succinctly bounded by period and geography, offers incisive and stimulating insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.

'Type Tricks' is about typographical rules and the underlying structure of the work process in the design of new typefaces. In that way, it is both a reference book and a user manual. In an illustrative format, it presents the different stages of type design in an easily accessible manner. Being an expert as a typography professor, Sofie Beier knows exactly what the students need to know and how they can improve their skills. 'Type Tricks' is not only perfect for students, it also comes in handy for every type designer. It gives them the opportunity to reread information they were taught at during their time at school. It's the perfect reference book. The book contains a number of essential tricks that designers need to know and understand. The typographic guidelines are difficult to remember, but with this book you don't have to remember every single one of them.

Die Autoren beschreiben aus Herstellersicht betriebswirtschaftliche, technische und technologische Aspekte der Prozessintegration in der Print- und Medienindustrie auf Basis des Job Definition Formats. Es ist eine umfassende Darstellung der Thematik, die auf ersten Praxiserfahrungen von Herstellern, Instituten und Anwendern der grafischen Industrie beruht. Entscheidern der Print- und Medienindustrie wird mit diesem Buch ein Rahmen fur Investitionsentscheidungen in Software und deren Implementierung geliefert. Das Buch zeichnet sich durch seine einfache Sprache mit zahlreichen Begriffserlauterungen, Praxisbeispielen, erlauternden Grafiken und Checklisten aus.

The TeX and LaTeX typesetting systems have become the de facto standard for preparing complex technical documents in print and electronic form. "Digital Typography Using LaTeX" collects together the most frequently required ¿how to¿ information and tools. The book describes recent developments in multilingual typesetting using TeX that make it easy for users to prepare documents in their own languages and alphabets. In addition, it demonstrates how to develop a single document for use in camera-ready copy, World Wide Web pages, and portable electronic documents. Topics & features: * An ¿all in one,¿ comprehensive introduction to TeX and LaTeX, suitable for both those new to, and experienced with, the TeX software program * Provides detailed description of TeX¿s and LaTeX¿s new multilingual features, as well as how to combine languages into a single document * Provides details for obtaining and installing popular versions of LaTeX and necessary utility programs and tools * CD-ROM includes extensive utility programs, tools, and demonstrations presented in the book * Covers areas of advanced typography, such as the addition of Postscript or TrueType fonts to a LaTeX installation, and how to work with graphic images * Describes advanced typesetting systems, including Omega, Lambda, pdfLaTeX, and epsilon-LaTeX All scientists, engineers, and technical professionals who use LaTeX will find this volume a rich source of methods and tools for their desktop publishing needs.

EARLY GIANTS.

Johann Gutenberg.

William Caxton.

Aldus Manutius.

Claude Garamond.

William Caslon.

John Baskerville.

Giambattista Bodoni.

MODERN PIONEERS.

Frederic W. Goudy.

Morris Fuller Benton.

Rudolf Koch.

Oswald Cooper.

William Addison Dwiggins.

Eric Gill.

Stanley Morison.

Jan Van Krimpen.

Robert Hunter Middleton.

Beatrice Warde.

Jan Tschichold.

Designers and Their Typefaces.

John McConnell's list of collaborators includes many household names - Boots, Faber & Faber, Halfords, Clarks, John Lewis. The man behind the Biba logo (for which he won the D&AD Silver in 1969), the logo of the National Grid and the covers of a Penguin student textbook series from the early '70s has exerted a quiet influence over British design since the sixties. His awards alone speak to his prowess: the Prince Philip Designers' Prize (2002) and the title of RDI (Royal Designer of Industry, 1987) among them. Part biography, part showcase for some of McConnell's most celebrated designs, this book gathers McConnell's exclusive redesign for Faber & Faber - a revolutionary new approach to book covers from the early 1980s.

The art of lettering enjoys a high level of popularity due to the possibilities, uses, and techniques that gives artists the opportunity to experience, play, and enjoy while you create. There are more people now than ever who understand its potential and are dedicated to making "letters" full of beauty and individual style. Following the hand of authentic masters from around the world, newcomers can learn techniques, tips, and tricks from each artist.

This practical guide to designing and writing instructional materials has been extensively revised and updated. It particularly emphasizes layout and the visual presentation of text for the purpose of teaching, instructing or directing people. The author stresses the importance of advance planning in the layout of instructional materials. Decisions such as the choice of page-size, typesize and typeface for clarity, structure and emphasis are discussed in detail and examples of instructional text are provided in "before and after" formats. The role of illustrations, tables and graphs, and the presentation of quantitative information in diagrams, charts and symbols are also discussed. The book concludes with a discussion of the evaluation of instructional text in terms of content, typography and teaching effectiveness.

Calligraphy and lettering, in chalk! Chalk art and lettering are all around: on menu boards at a favorite local coffee shop, brightening sidewalk easels at street fairs, and in lively artwork found in the home. Chalk art and lettering pros Amanda Arneill and Shannon Roberts have teamed up to provide friendly, step-by-step instruction in chalk lettering and art, teaching you all you need to know to create your own chalk masterpieces: - Getting started: the basics of making and seasoning your own chalkboards - Lettering: various alphabets and lettering styles - Illustration: steps and processes in chalk art, including banners, flowers and more - Design: brings lettering and art techniques together with guided chalk projects ideas

This book is concerned with the eighteenth-century typographer, printer, industrialist and Enlightenment figure, John Baskerville (1707-75). Baskerville was a Birmingham inventor, entrepreneur and artist with a worldwide reputation who made eighteenth-century Birmingham a city without typographic equal, by changing the course of type design. Baskerville not only designed one of the world's most historically important typefaces, he also experimented with casting and setting type, improved the construction of the printing-press, developed a new kind of paper and refined the quality of printing inks. His typographic experiments put him ahead of his time, had an international impact and did much to enhance the printing and publishing industries of his day. Yet despite his importance, fame and influence many aspects of Baskerville's work and life remain unexplored and his contribution to the arts, industry, culture and society of the Enlightenment are largely unrecognized. Moreover, recent scholarly research in archaeology, art and design, history, literary studies and typography, is leading to a fundamental reassessment of many aspects of Baskerville's life and impact, including his birthplace, his work as an industrialist, the networks which sustained him and the reception of his printing in Britain and overseas. The last major, but inadequate publication of Baskerville dates from 1975. Now, forty years on, the time is ripe for a new book. This interdisciplinary approach provides an original contribution to printing history, eighteenth-century studies and the dissemination of ideas.

Typography is a fundamental element in contemporary design. Beyond their purely aesthetic function, the font serves to reflect an idea, mood or simply define the identity or personality behind a product or a piece, making a vital difference to the visual language. In today's world of instant visual communication, fonts have become an invaluable design resource and a means of conveying a definite message or a statement. The font is the ultimate creative design tool for the graphic designer and this remarkable visual source book offers hundreds of free fonts, to stimulate their creative process. From the graphic, experimental and industrial to the retro and romantic, this visual reference book provides a vast selection of directional font inspirations and ideas. This must-have book is replete with real-life examples of fonts used by leading designers for high-profile campaigns and projects. "Fontology" is an excellent source of inspiration and direct support for all graphic designers.

Typeface combinations don't always work together naturally. For an experienced designer, the process becomes largely intuitive after years of practice, but even seasoned professionals sometimes struggle to come up with the perfect typeface pairing. It's often obvious what not to use, but it's less obvious what you should use when a range of good typefaces can differ in very subtle ways. Developed with typographers, graphic designers and font geeks in mind, Type Team is the ultimate guide for anyone wishing to get to grips with the best techniques for combining individual typefaces from all classifications and styles for any category of creative project. It explores 150 typeface combinations grouped into 25 contrasting categories, ranging from Classical and Scholarly to Edgy and Vibrant, and with a full page devoted to each entry. In addition, 50 typographic principles are paired with selected combinations and illustrated using the typefaces from the spread. Within the pages of this unique reference for font spotters, designers, and users, the perfect typeface combination for any creative project can be found.

Today letterpress is in revival and widely used in books, posters, bespoke stationery like invitations, name cards, letterheads and so on. Letterpress designers like Alan Kitching or Jesus Morentin crave out their names in the computer-generated design world with beautiful-composed types. This book introduces the history and the process of letterpress printing and includes a list of classic movable types arranged in style order. The volume also includes letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, institutions, or even museums from all over the world, each with an elaborated biography and exclusive interviews with the most relevant professionals in this area. It will prove to be a handbook for type designers, letterpress designers, type lovers, design students and ordinary readers who enjoy crafts and prints.

The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of key characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type.

In this book, learn the basic know-how and techniques for traditional calligraphy through four classic alphabets: Foundational Hand, Italic Hand, Uncial Hand and one form of Gothic Hand. These styles are essential first steps into the world of lettering, and will form invaluable grounding in your calligraphic journey. Become familiar with what pens and papers to use, pen angles, pen nibs, key terminology, stroke directions, letter spacing and more to achieve classic letter design - all within a handy, pocket-sized book. Originally produced by William Mitchell, manufacturers of premium calligraphy products.