This book serves the practical requirements of all those who are involved in specifying type for books. More than 100 currently available filmset typefaces are displayed in large-format, double-page specimen settings, in several different sizes and spacings, showing also display sizes bold, roman, italic, small caps and figures. The authors also provide an introduction, including notes on the technical and visual development of typefaces, a comprehensive "family tree" of types related to their historical models, and a long illustrated essay in which many examples of widely various typographic problems and their solutions (all of relevance to today's book designers) are discussed. The book itself is set in a new Monotype face designed by Michael Harvey. Alan Bartram is a book designer and author of several books on lettering and type, the most recent being "The English Lettering Tradition". James Sutton is a graphic designer. They have previously collaborated on "An Atlas of Typeforms".
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This book serves the practical requirements of all those who are involved in specifying type for books. More than 100 currently available filmset typefaces are displayed in large-format, double-page specimen settings, in several different sizes and spacings, showing also display sizes bold, roman, italic, small caps and figures. The authors also provide an introduction, including notes on the technical and visual development of typefaces, a comprehensive "family tree" of types related to their historical models, and a long illustrated essay in which many examples of widely various typographic problems and their solutions (all of relevance to today's book designers) are discussed. The book itself is set in a new Monotype face designed by Michael Harvey. Alan Bartram is a book designer and author of several books on lettering and type, the most recent being "The English Lettering Tradition". James Sutton is a graphic designer. They have previously collaborated on "An Atlas of Typeforms".
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Artikel-Nr. mon0000964991
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Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1350grams, ISBN:9780712302012. Artikel-Nr. 5833734
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Anbieter: Plurabelle Books Ltd, Cambridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 288p large paperback, small curl to corner of back cover, photographs and facsimiles throughout text, very good Language: English. Artikel-Nr. 62468
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Anbieter: Alcaná Libros, Madrid, M, Spanien
tapa blanda. Zustand: Bien. Type and type-founding, England, Specimens Industrias gráficas. Industrias del libro. Imprenta. Editoriales. Librerías.(655.2) British Library. London. 1990. 27 cm. 288 pages : illustrations. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial. Idioma Inglés. James Sutton & Alan Bartram. Includes bibliographical references (page 287) and index. Online version:: Sutton, James, 1929- Typefaces for books. London : British Library, 1990 Local: (OCoLC)609527015 . ISBN: 0712302018; 9780712302012; 0712301909; 97807123019 (=3005083=) PA174. Artikel-Nr. 3005083
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Anbieter: Barry McKay Rare Books, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CUMBR, Vereinigtes Königreich
4to, (265x262mm), 288pp. 66 illustrations and numerous type samples showing paragraph settings of a variety of text types in different point and spacing settings. An good copy in paperback. HEAVY BOOK please note that this title weighs more than the 1 kg packed average on which postage charges are based and we may request additonal postage. Overseas customers are advised to email us through the 'Ask the bookseller a question' option for delivery options and charges. Artikel-Nr. 16753
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