The Education of a Typographer
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Editor: Steven HellerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-01
ISBN: 1581153481
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Allworth Press
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Book Review: The basics of teaching and learning typography
Summary: 5 Stars
It's important to learn the elements of type before embarking on an exploration of graphic design: that's what makes Steven Heller's The Education Of A Typographer so important. Essays, interviews, and course syllabi explore the basics of teaching and learning typography, with writing by top designers and educators providing insights on the finer points of typography. Discussions cover everything from how to choose type among the hundreds of choices available to common elements of sloppy typographical choices, how to identify and eliminate them, and understanding typographic delivery to different audiences.
Summary of The Education of a Typographer
Exploring the methods for teaching and learning typography, this book features more than 40 essays from top experts and educators in typography today. These essays run the gamut from introducing the themes of type and typography to various complex and rare strategies for learning.Contributors Include:
? Allan Haley, Art Chantry, Stefan Sagmeister, Denise Gonzales Crisp, Nick Bell, Ed Fella, David Jury and Katherine McCoy
? Part of the Education-of series, which includes The Education of a Graphic Designer (1-880559-99-4)
? This book is being copublished with the School of Visual Arts in New York City, one of the top art schools in the US
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