Typefaces for Books
Sutton, James & Alan Bartram
ISBN 10: 0712301909 ISBN 13: 9780712301909
Published by The British Library Publishing Division, 1990
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Description:
Dust jacket bright and stiff, a trifle rubbed from shelving; Boards firm and clean, bound in coarse cloth with sharp corners and bright titles; Internally clean, no ownership mark or annotations, generously illustrated with examples of typefaces; Binding tight. Overall an attrcative, sturdy copy in a dust jacket with a light touch of shelf-wear.; 28 x 27 x 2.5 cm; 288 pages. Seller Inventory # 46450
Synopsis:
Book by Sutton, James, Bartram, Alan
From Library Journal:
This book is intended for typographers and other professionals interested in type design. Its eight sections include technical information, historical background, a chronological chart of type families, a history of bookmaking, over 100 selected Linotype and Monotype specimens, points of style, copyfitting guidelines, and rules, signs, and symbols. The book lays flat when opened, and the layout permits a side-by-side comparison of any two typefaces. Examples of various point sizes and spacings are provided for each specimen. A minor flaw is an awkward placement of the type family chart. This should please its intended audience. Recommended for collections serving advanced design students and specialists.
- P. Steven Thomas, Washburn Univ., Topeka, Kan.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Typefaces for Books
Publisher: The British Library Publishing Division
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-