Tabular Composition: A Study of the Elementary, Forms of Table Composition With Examples of More Difficult Tabular (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A practical guide to mastering tabular typography for printers and designers
Tabular Composition offers a concise study of the elementary forms of table layout, with explicit examples of more difficult work.
It focuses on the math and method behind setting accurate tables, including how to cast up, justify columns, and align decimal points. The book emphasizes practical, visual solutions for common problems in a printing office, helping the reader produce clean, uniform tables with proper headings and rules. It’s written for apprentice and professional compositors who want to apply modern typography to tabular work.
Inside you’ll find clear explanations of the steps from measuring space and calculating column widths to choosing box-headings and applying leaders. The text includes specimen tables and notes on how to handle complex cases, along with review questions to reinforce learning.
- How to cast up a table and decide space for numbers, stubs, and headings
- How to justify columns, align decimal points, and use leaders
- Guidance on box-headings, rule lengths, and spacing for a balanced look
- Practical examples and review questions to test your understanding
Ideal for readers of typography and printing trades, department libraries, and design students seeking hands‑on table composition skills.
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