The Practice of Typography: A Treatise on the Processes of Type-Making, the Point System, the Names, Sizes, Styles and Prices of Plain Printing Types (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Theodore Low De Vinne

9780266819387: The Practice of Typography: A Treatise on the Processes of Type-Making, the Point System, the Names, Sizes, Styles and Prices of Plain Printing Types (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266819389 ISBN 13: 9780266819387

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the craft behind every letter you see on the page.

This book is a concise guide to the processes of type-making, from drawing and punching to casting and finishing plain printing types. It explains how the point system and standard sizes shape every book, poster, and open-page design.

Written as a practical reference, it frames the field for readers who seek clear, usable information about types that go beyond what is found in ordinary manuals or specimen books. The work also covers the scope and limits of plain type, with historical context and notes on the people and tools that shape modern typography.

Step-by-step overview of the six major departments in type-making, from punch-cutting to final inspection
Clear explanation of the point system and how size, width, and weight interact in a font
Descriptions of leading type families and faces, including old-style and modern variations
Context on the practical choices printers and designers make to ensure quality and durability

Ideal for readers of typography, book design, and the craft of printing who want a grounded overview of how plain printing types are created and used.

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