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The Visual Dictionary of Typography is a guide to the many and varied terms used within typography. Arranged alphabetically from abstraction to x-height and blackletter to widow, each term is explained and contextualized with illustrations. More than 250 typographical terms are included. From practical terms such as accents, bitmap and classification to movements and styles such as constructivism, De Stijl, modernism and Swiss typography, this book contains both modern terminology and traditional terms still in current usage. The Visual Dictionary of Typography is an easy-to-use reference that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in typography and graphic design.

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The Visual Dictionary of Typography is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within typography and its associated disciplines.

Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary typography. The dictionary covers traditional, manual practices and processes as well as modern terminology. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as Point size,Leading and Gutter, as well as movements and lettering styles includingGothic, Reductionism, andConstructivism.

The Visual Dictionary of Typography is an invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of typography.

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Gavin Ambrose is an author, educator and practicing graphic designer whose client base includes the art sector, galleries, publishers and advertising agencies. He has written and designed numerous books on graphic design, branding and packaging.

He currently teaches the Graphic Design BA at the University of Brighton.

Paul Harris is a freelance writer and editor whose work appears extensively in magazines and journals in the US and UK.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ AVA Publishing; Illustrated edition (November 4, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2940411182
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2940411184
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.83 x 1.06 x 6.42 inches

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Claudia Samperio

Tis book focus on each an every detail regarding typefaces, plus: nice editorial design!

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It's a very useful tool for understanding the principles of typography! There are great examples in alphabetical order, which are ideal for beginner levels. Other books are foucsed on the whole layout process, but This Visual Dictionary focuses on every part of the whole.

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