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Book Review of The Complete Typographer: A Manual for Designing with Type

The Complete Typographer: A Manual for Designing with Type
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Essential reading and reference for anyone working with type...the key to producing striking, effective typography.
Charts the story of type from its beginnings to the present day, with special focus on key typographic watersheds and the contributioons of the most influential type designers
Visual directory of typefaces, covering the seven main type groups, featuring full alphabets and sample text setting for each group's most important typefaces, plus inspirational examples showing type in action
Practical guide to working with type effectively, including state-of-the-art coverage of desktop typography.