The Elements of Typographic Style [2nd ed.] 0881791334, 9780881791334
Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide.
370 45 12MB
English Pages 352 Year 1996
Table of contents :
Foreword......Page 9
Historical Synopsis......Page 12
1 The Grand Design......Page 17
2 Rhythm & Proportion......Page 25
3 Harmony & Counterpoint......Page 45
4 Structural Forms & Devices......Page 61
5 Analphabetic Symbols......Page 75
6 Choosing & Combining Type......Page 93
7 Historical Interlude......Page 119
8 Shaping the Page......Page 143
9 The State of the Art......Page 179
10 Prowling the Specimen Books......Page 199
APPENDIX A: Sorts & Characters......Page 271
APPENDIX B: Glossary of Terms......Page 287
APPENDIX C: Type Designers......Page 299
APPENDIX D: Typefoundries......Page 309
APPENDIX E: Recapitulation......Page 319
APPENDIX F: Further Reading......Page 327
Afterword to the Second Edition......Page 333
Index......Page 335
Foreword......Page 9
Historical Synopsis......Page 12
1 The Grand Design......Page 17
2 Rhythm & Proportion......Page 25
3 Harmony & Counterpoint......Page 45
4 Structural Forms & Devices......Page 61
5 Analphabetic Symbols......Page 75
6 Choosing & Combining Type......Page 93
7 Historical Interlude......Page 119
8 Shaping the Page......Page 143
9 The State of the Art......Page 179
10 Prowling the Specimen Books......Page 199
APPENDIX A: Sorts & Characters......Page 271
APPENDIX B: Glossary of Terms......Page 287
APPENDIX C: Type Designers......Page 299
APPENDIX D: Typefoundries......Page 309
APPENDIX E: Recapitulation......Page 319
APPENDIX F: Further Reading......Page 327
Afterword to the Second Edition......Page 333
Index......Page 335
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