The Anatomy of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Typefaces [Hardcover] Stephen Coles and Erik Spiekermann

Stephen Coles

ISBN 10: 0062203126 / ISBN 13: 9780062203120

Published by Harper, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Anatomy of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Typefaces [Hardcover] Stephen Coles and Erik Spiekermann
• Publisher: Harper
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062203126
• ISBN 13: 9780062203120
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A visual treat for anyone who loves fonts and typographic design.

The Anatomy of Type explores one hundred traditional and modern typefaces in loving detail, with a full spread devoted to each entry. The full character set from each typeface is shown, and the best letters for identification are enlarged and annotated, revealing key features, anatomical details, and the finer, often-overlooked elements of type design. Containing in-depth information on everything from the designer and foundry, the year of release, and the different weights and styles available, The Anatomy of Type is more than a reference guide to the intricacies of typeface design. It is a visual send-up of some of the world's most beloved typefaces, beautifully displayed in vibrant color.

About the Author

Stephen Coles is a writer and typographer living in Oakland and Berlin. After six years at FontShop San Francisco as a creative director, he now publishes the websites Typographica, Fonts In Use, and The Mid-Century Modernist. He is also a regular contributor to Print and Codex magazines, a Type Camp instructor, and a member of the FontFont TypeBoard.