Tips on Type [Paperback]

Bill Gray (Author), Scott Wills (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tips | Publication Date: January 17, 1998

A concise introduction to the time-honored fundamentals of typography and the digital revolution.

Some things never change: the anatomy of type, type classification, the principles of layout and legibility of the printed page. Other aspects of typography have been revolutionized by the computer and the rise of desktop publishing. This handy guide provides a rundown of the history of type, traditional usage, and the changes wrought by the widespread practice of typesetting by nonprofessionals. Calligraphy and b/w drawings throughout

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bill Gray worked for Norcross and ran a freelance graphic design business.

Scott Wills runs a graphic design business in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Revised edition (January 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393730069
• ISBN-13: 978-0393730067
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,171,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What? Title is misleading. Content is Horrid., September 14, 1998

By 

Stephen J. Coles (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Tips on Type (Paperback)

I ordered this book before I saw the cover. I shouldn't have. Written in 1983 it certainly isn't up-to-date. Apparently it was updated in 1998, but I didn't see anything revised but a new introduction. The body type is hand lettered calligraphy. I am not kidding. Not only is it difficult to read but it repels any respect from a typographic efficianado. I'm sorry I wasted my money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tips on Tip, May 9, 2010

By 

Bianca Iacopelli - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Tips on Type (Paperback)

Great book! Extremely informative and interesting. Interesting font use for the body copy, but nevertheless great book!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good overview of basics of type, March 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Tips on Type (Paperback)

Sure, you can find newer books that will walk you through software to do typesetting, but this book has some of the timeless information to introduce you to what type is all about. It has some historic information about fonts, info on leading and layouts and so on.

I found this book at the library, and found it informative enough that I chose to buy it. The information did help me decide which fonts to use for a poetry book I put together. I recommend it especially for beginners, or someone who wants an in depth overview.