Guide to Typography, in Two Parts, Literary and Practical, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, the Reader's Handbook and the Compositor's Vade-Mecum; Literary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Beadnell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484411810 ISBN 13: 9780484411813

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Mastering the Art of Text: A Practical Guide to Typography

This comprehensive reference blends literary guidance with practical instruction for printers, editors, and writers. It covers core topics from punctuation and proper names to the history of printing, offering clear rules, examples, and context to improve accuracy and consistency in any project.

The book presents actionable insights on:

• How to apply punctuation, capitalization, and diacritical marks with confidence
• The treatment of proper names, foreign terms, and place names across languages
• The practicalities of budgeting, scheduling, and cutting-edge practices for periodicals and printers
• Historical notes on type, fonts, and the development of printing technologies

What you’ll experience:

• Step-by-step guidance on standard typography practices and common pitfalls
• Illustrative tables and tables of names to help avoid misprints
• Concrete explanations of how printing works, from handwork to mechanical processes
• Quick references for newsprint, pamphlets, and serial publications

Ideal for designers, editors, students, or hobbyists who want a reliable, hands-on reference to typography, punctuation, and the craft of printing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484411810
• ISBN 13: 9780484411813
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 572