Designing Type
- ISBN-10
- 1856694453
- ISBN-13
- 9781856694452
- Series
- Designing Type
- Category
- Graphic arts
- Pages
- 232
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Laurence King Publishing
- Author
- Karen Cheng
Description
'Designing Type' brings insight to the art and process of developing a typeface. Illustrated with type specimens and diagrams demonstrating visual principles and letter construction, this book is useful for both experienced professionals and novice designers.
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