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The third edition of *Typographic Design. Form and Communication* presents a comprehensive, updated view on type, reflecting recent technological progress and emerging design trends. It delves into the anatomy of letters, type families, text legibility, and visual communication aesthetics, providing designers with an in‑depth understanding of how type shapes meaning. Over 600 full‑color, halftone and line images illustrate typographic fundamentals, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for both novices and seasoned typographers.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Rob Carter
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