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The Elements of Typographic Style is a comprehensive guide that examines both the artistic and historical dimensions of typography. Richly illustrated with black‑and‑white graphics, it includes a detailed glossary and practical reference appendices. The second edition introduces a new section on digital typography, expands discussions of typefaces and the designers behind them, and delves further into the historical evolution of letterforms.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Arts & Culture/Graphic Design
Authors: Robert Bringhurst
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