Type Compass - Charting New Routes in Typography (Hardcover)

Today's graphic output makes use of a colossal number of fonts, compared to 20 years ago. So where is the evolution of type design headed? "Type Compass" answers these questions, showcasing designers from around the world, charting new routes in the field and providing a clear sign of where type might be headed in the future. The publication is innovative in format, too: conceived as a notebook, it encourages the reader to take notes, and to interact with the various topics, making it a handy tool for beginners and experts alike. Content is conveyed in short and direct tips, and dynamically arranged on the page, connecting themes in the fashion of hypertext to link influential typographers, details on today's most innovative typefaces, type foundries and typographic landmarks. "Type Compass" offers a fresh perspective on the subject, helping readers to find their bearings in the rich but intricate world of typography today.

General

Imprint:	Shs Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2013
First published:	August 2013
Editors:	Michael Brenner • Emilio Macchia
Foreword by:	Gerry Leonidas
Dimensions:	165 x 114 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-88-90759-49-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Typography Promotions
LSN:	88-90759-49-6
Barcode:	9788890759499

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