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smr1981
04-04-2007, 04:08 AM
I am a graphic design student. I am interested in getting my hands on as many books as possible that will enhance my understading of how to better utilize type in my design. Although I have done well in my Type classes, I find that it is still a struggle for me. Any suggestions are welcome; I am here to learn.
Thanks
morea
04-04-2007, 01:12 PM
Check out our frequently discussed topics thread, here:
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7892
the first post includes a list of recommended books.
vxhorusxv
04-05-2007, 08:16 PM
Make sure The Elements of Typographic Style by Rober Bringhurst is one of them. It is positively seminal!
1ooScreamingTrees
04-06-2007, 03:18 PM
-Stop Stealing Sheep and Learn How Type Works
-Thinking with Type
-A Type Primer
-Typographic Workbook
cgmpowers
04-09-2007, 02:54 PM
Here's two books on typography that I'm finding myself looking at lately. I also have two of the other books previsouly mentioned.
Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton
InDesign Type by Nigel French (actually a good resource, specifically about type)
norrie
04-19-2007, 07:42 AM
Typography Workbook by Timothy Samara isn't bad too.
andrewh973
04-30-2007, 10:01 PM
I agree with the Bringhurst "The Elements of Typographic Style". Positively essential, and a must for your library. You'll get historical perspective, as well as stylistic and aesthetic. Plus, the prose is just beautiful to read (Bringhurst has a poetry background).
Another one for the personal library: "The Complete Manual of Typography" by James Felici (Adobe Press).
And for thoery: "Typography: Macro + Micro Aesthetics" by Willi Kunz (Niggli Publishers).
Enjoy.
Andrew
The Elements of Typographic Style by Rober Bringhurst
I know this was mentioned above. BUT it is such a good book I had to reiterate. I learned so much (maybe too much) about typography from this one book. I bought a used copy from amazon...but it definately would have been worth the full price.
Zendada
05-19-2007, 10:48 PM
-A Type Primer
Great book!
http://www.amazon.com/Type-Primer-John-Kane/dp/013099071X
urstwile
05-19-2007, 11:13 PM
Good to see you back, by the way, Zendada. :)
Zendada
05-19-2007, 11:40 PM
Good to see you back, by the way, Zendada. :)
:) Thanks urst. Its been too long. Good to see everyone still commiserating.
urstwile
05-19-2007, 11:44 PM
Welcome back! I'll look forward to seeing your posts. :)