Download or read book The Power of Letterforms written by Rosemary Sassoon and published by Unicorn. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout this book, Sassoon considers the way in which these different letterforms have a profound and persuasive affect on all of us, that we are distinctly unaware of. For example, the ways in which our handwriting is the reflectance of ourselves on paper and the importance of typography and layout for the atmosphere of a design and how that influences the experience of the reader. Letterforms find their way into everyday life, thus this is a fascinating book for all readers. An essential read for those who are in the creative industry, and a useful guide to those with a career involving letterforms. Beautifully illustrated with examples of calligraphy and lettering - from Rosemary and other script artists.
Download or read book Just My Type written by Simon Garfield and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just My Type is not just a font book, but a book of stories. About how Helvetica and Comic Sans took over the world. About why Barack Obama opted for Gotham, while Amy Winehouse found her soul in 30s Art Deco. About the great originators of type, from Baskerville to Zapf, or people like Neville Brody who threw out the rulebook, or Margaret Calvert, who invented the motorway signs that are used from Watford Gap to Abu Dhabi. About the pivotal moment when fonts left the world of Letraset and were loaded onto computers ... and typefaces became something we realised we all have an opinion about. As the Sunday Times review put it, the book is 'a kind of Eats, Shoots and Leaves for letters, revealing the extent to which fonts are not only shaped by but also define the world in which we live.' This edition is available with both black and silver covers.
Download or read book XX written by Rian Hughes and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 1140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "massive work of dizzying originality" (Boston Globe), XX is an inventive and boldly designed science-fiction epic by acclaimed graphic designer Rian Hughes—now in paperback The battle for your mind has already begun. At Jodrell Bank Observatory in England, a radio telescope has detected a mysterious signal of extraterrestrial origin—a message that may be the first communication from an interstellar civilization. Has Humanity made first contact? Is the signal itself a form of alien life? Could it be a threat? If so, how will the people of Earth respond? Jack Fenwick, artificial intelligence expert, believes that he and his associates at tech start-up Intelligencia can interpret the message and find a way to step into the realm the signal encodes. What they find is a complex alien network beyond anything mankind has imagined. Drawing on Dada, punk, and the modernist movements of the 20th century, XX is assembled from redacted NASA reports, artwork, magazine articles, secret transcripts, and a novel within a novel. Deconstructing layout and language in order to explore how ideas propagate, acclaimed designer and artist Rian Hughes's debut novel presents a compelling vision of humanity's unique place in the universe, and a realistic depiction of what might happen in the wake of the biggest scientific discovery in human history. Propulsive and boldly designed, XX is a gripping, wildly imaginative, utterly original work.
Download or read book The Powers and Progress of Human Intellect and Power of Letters An Epic Poem Etc written by W. L. LAWRENCE and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why Fonts Matter written by Sarah Hyndman and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make? This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you. It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associations.
Download or read book Written on the Body written by Lexie Bean and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lambda Literary Award Finalist - LGBTQ Anthology Written by and for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, Written on the Body offers support, guidance and hope for those who struggle to find safety at home, in the body, and other unwelcoming places. This collection of letters written to body parts weaves together narratives of gender, identity, and abuse. It is the coming together of those who have been fragmented and often met with disbelief. The book holds the concerns and truths that many trans people share while offering space for dialogue and reclamation. Written with intelligence and intimacy, this book is for those who have found power in re-shaping their bodies, families, and lives.
Download or read book Digital Type Design for Branding written by Stephen Boss and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The approach will be to give visual aid (illustrated) and written reference to young designers who are either launching their careers or taking their first stab at designing letterforms for a logo, lettermark, signage, advertising or an alphabet. The book will focus on the roots of each letterform and give the designers the knowledge of why weight variations (stress) exist and how to correctly apply them to their designs. Key Features A how-to resource for designers to referencee while designing letterforms. The designer will be left with a clear understanding of why letterforms look the way they do, and the moethod and order of letterform development, enabling the designer to draw on history when developing their glyphs. How-to illustrations will highlight the process and downloadable vectors will give the designer templates to begin their project. This book gives designers a solid footing when designing a series of characters without developing a complete alphabet. Custom typography is a growing trend and every newly minted designer should have a practical knowledge of the origins of letters and the method of building letterforms.
Download or read book Acrophonology written by Linda Bender and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we are born, each one of us is given a namea name so unique and purposeful that each letter in it has certain vibrations and energies that correlate to the signs and planets of the zodiac. In her comprehensive guidebook, Linda Bender shares insight into an ancient science that explains the power and association of letters and words that allows others to unlock the secrets that lie hidden within a name, including who we are, why we are here, where we are going, and how we can get there. Bender, an astrologer and acrophonoligist, relies on inclusive notes from fellow astrologer Pepe Applegate in order to offer practical tools that help students understand and analyze the vibrational qualities of a name and its relationship to the planets at the time of birth. After detailing the complex background of acrophonology, Bender provides step-by-step guidance on how to investigate the letters in a name and apply that knowledge to our own lives and personalities in order to create a happier existence. Acrophonology provides valuable information about unmistakable and repeated correlations between astrological factors in birth charts and letters in birth names that empowers anyone to heal from within and ultimately discover their true potential.
Download or read book Letterforms written by Timothy Samara and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designer, author, educator Timothy Samara is a world authority on type and graphic design. His 2004 Rockport book, Typography Workbook has become an essential reference text for design classrooms and industry professionals. Now, in Letter Forms: The Design of Type, Past to Future he takes readers even deeper, expertly guiding them through the aesthetics as well as the technical considerations of his subject. He begins with an overview spanning the invention of movable type to today's digital typography, and ends with a showcase of contemporary fonts. Samara's true focus in this book is conveying the essentials of type design to practitioners, and thoughtfully and thoroughly explaining and illustrating the development of form and style. He walks you through letter form anatomy, stroke formation and rhythm, tool methodologies, structure and proportion, tool methodologies, and tons more. This all makes for one excellent, timely reference work that designers can return to in designing logos, wordmarks, signage, titling accents, and all of their graphic design work.
Download or read book Stop Stealing Sheep Find Out how Type Works written by Erik Spiekermann and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining, informative and educational tour through the most basic unit of communication--type. Explains in every-day laymen's terms what type is, how to select it, and how to use it to improve the reader's communication. Includes over 200 illustrations and photographs.
Download or read book A New English Grammar written by John Carroll and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 72 Master Letters and what Made Them Pay written by A.W. Shaw Company and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Type Matters written by Christopher Scott Wyatt and published by Parlor Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pending
Download or read book The Power of Visuals Innovations in Communication Design written by Prof. Hannakumari Chauhan and published by Inkbound Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the power of visuals in communication design, exploring innovative approaches and tools that enhance visual storytelling. This book is essential for designers seeking to create compelling and effective visual content.
Download or read book The Complete Letter writer written by and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Typography for Beginners written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Typography for Beginners" is an essential guide for anyone interested in the art of typography. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of typography, from understanding its history and principles to mastering the techniques for effective typographic design. With clear explanations and practical examples, readers will learn about different font types, typographic elements, and their usage in various mediums such as print, web, and mobile. The book delves into the importance of typography in communication, branding, and marketing, while offering insights into the psychology of fonts and their impact on reader perception. From selecting the right typeface to creating harmonious combinations, readers will discover how to achieve balance, hierarchy, and readability in their typographic designs. The book also explores advanced topics such as typesetting, layout, and responsive typography for different devices. Whether you're a student, designer, or simply interested in the art of typography, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create visually stunning and impactful typographic designs.
Download or read book Shakespeare through Letters written by David M. Bergeron and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shakespeare through Letters, David M. Bergeron analyzes the letters found within Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies, arguing that the letters offer the principal intertextual element in the plays as text in their own right. Bergeron posits that Shakespeare’s theater itself exists at the intersection of oral and textual culture, which the letters also exhibit as they represent writing, reading, and interpretation in a way that audiences would be familiar with, in contrast with the illustrious culture of kings, queens, and warriors. This book demonstrates that the letters, profound or perfunctory, constitute texts that warrant interpretation even as they remain material stage props, impacting narrative development, revealing character, and enhancing the play’s tone. Scholars of literature, theater, and history will find this book particularly useful.
