A Type Premier

A practical introduction to typography, this book analyses the basicprinciples and applications of type. From measuring type and classifyingtypefaces to organising text on a page and understanding grid systems, theauthor covers everything that the beginning student of graphic design needsto know. In addition, he includes a brief history of typography, numerousexamples to illustrate the points raised and a series of useful exercisesto help readers put basic principles into practice. Engagingly written,this book is an invaluable resource for all students of graphic design andtypography.