The Ten Commandments of Typography/Type Heresy: Breaking the Ten Commandments of Typography
Felton, Paul; (Foreword), Jonathan Barnbrook
Language: English
Published by Merrell Publishers, London, 200
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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"The Ten Commandments of Typography/Type Heresy: Breaking the Ten Commandments of Typography" by Paul Felton is a hardcover First Edition presented in brown cloth-covered boards elegantly contrasted by gold print. It is in Very Good to VG+ condition, with the covers exhibiting excellent shape and the binding remaining square and tight.Despite a neatly marked-out organization stamp on the front flyleaf and minor abrasion to the half-title page, the interior pages are clean and unmarked, ensuring a pleasant reading experience. This book offers a humorous and incisive analysis of the basic tenets of typography, exploring how to subvert these rules in creative and unconventional ways. Divided into two parts, it presents the traditional "commandments" of type design alongside visually striking alternatives that challenge typographic norms. Felton includes a list of "disciples" and "fallen angels," showcasing both rule-abiding and experimental typographers.Rest assured, the book will be meticulously packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements. A USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge for convenient monitoring of the shipment. For further information or additional pictures regarding the book, please feel free to contact the seller.…
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- Title
- The Ten Commandments of Typography/Type Heresy: Breaking the Ten Commandments of Typography
- Author
- Felton, Paul; (Foreword), Jonathan Barnbrook
- Publisher
- Merrell Publishers, London
- Publication year
- 200
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1858943558
- ISBN 13
- 9781858943558
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Printing
- First Printing
- Dimensions
- 8.50 x 5.60 x 0.65 inches
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About the Author
Jonathan Barnbrook is one of the most influential graphic designers working today, whose experimental approach to typography has changed the face of font design.
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Alien Bindings is an online bookshop located in Baltimore that has been in operation for nearly 20 years. Alien Bindings caters to the sciences including the physical sciences, astronomy, mathematics, computer science, the social sciences and medicine. I also dabble in a wide array of other categories including antiquarian books and history. I run a clean, green business. I try to reuse clean materials for packaging whenever possible. For example, books are carefully packaged frequently using clean cardboard for custom made boxes, recycled paper is used for printed labels and recycled plastic or bubble wrap is used for a weather-proof barrier. I drop the packages off to my local post office via foot or cycle in order to further reduce the carbon footprint.…
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