Master a newsroom-ready look with practical Linotype head-letter work.
This book shows how to compose newspaper headings directly from the keyboard, in sizes from 6 to 60 points, with time-saving layouts and display ideas you can apply today.
The two-part guide combines a catalog of head-letter faces you can set from the keyboard with a curated set of display pages. It covers head-lines, sub-heads, and body matter—every line designed to be produced from the keyboard. The edition demonstrates large sizes and practical arrangements to speed up page work and improve appearance.
- Catalog of display and body faces you can use for headlines and captions
- Worked examples of head-letter settings and page layouts
- Keyboard diagrams and practical notes for efficient newspaper design
- Illustrations and descriptions showing how to achieve attractive, economical pages
Ideal for printers and publishers looking to streamline headline setup with proven Linotype techniques.