1000 Fonts

ISBN-10: 1905814682
ISBN-13: 9781905814688
Category: Type and type-founding
Pages: 512
Language: English
Published: 2009
Publisher: Ilex Press
Author: Bob Gordon

Description

1000 Fonts is the fast and easy way to identify the font that works perfectly for any purpose. Each typeface is displayed in its entirety with a brief introduction and suggestions for use, and there are hundreds of real-world examples of the fonts in action. Supplemented by a glossary and an extensive resource section, this thorough and accessible volume offers a myriad of options to anyone seeking to make their words stand out. Covering everything from serif and sans serif text fonts to ornamentals, dingbats and display fonts, this chunky, practical reference will prove itself invaluable to any graphic designer - or to anyone who wants to look beyond Times New Roman and Arial.

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