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Shaping Text : Type, Typography and the Reader by Jan Middendorp (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Author: Jan Middendorp. However, many users are clueless about how fonts work, what constitutes a functional layout and how to communicate best with readers. There has even been a decline in basic typographic knowledge among young design professionals.

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PublisherBis B.V., Uitgeverij (Bis Publishers)

ISBN-109063692234

ISBN-139789063692230

eBay Product ID (ePID)84622220

Product Key Features

Number of Pages176 Pages

Publication NameShaping Text : Type, Typography and the Reader

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

SubjectEditing & Proofreading, Publishing, Book, Graphic Arts / Typography

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaDesign, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorJan Middendorp

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight22.9 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width8.4 in

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Reviews' With its many contemporary practical cases, analysed when necessary in considerable detail, Shaping Text has all the qualities needed to become a classic''. - Eye

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal686.22

SynopsisShaping Text takes a practical and broad approach to typography. It is aimed at design students and graphic designers, and also at those who are concerned with content: writers, editors, and publishers. Showing a wide range of examples from first-rate designers across the world, the book examines why and how typographic designs work well in a given context. Particular attention is given to the team play between the text itself-written language-and the design-the shaping of the text-to form a new, multilevel visual message with a complex content., Showing a wide range of examples from first-rate designers across the world, Shaping Text is a primer for graphic designers and typographers., Everyone is a typographer. This is the inevitable conclusion when looking at the way in which today s computer users are forced to make decisions about fonts and layout for their day-to-day communication. Writing, typesetting and printing have become part of almost everyone s experience. However, many users are clueless about how fonts work, what constitutes a functional layout and how to communicate best with readers. There has even been a decline in basic typographic knowledge among young design professionals. And yet, a thoughtful and purpose-driven shaping of text lies at the basic of effective, powerful graphic communication.Shaping Text takes a practical and broad approach to typography. It is aimed at design students and graphic designers, and also at those who are concerned with content: writers, editors and publishers. Showing a wide range of examples from first-rate designers across the world, the book examines why and how typographic designs work well in a given context. Particular attention is given to the team play between the text itself - written language - and the design - the shaping of the text - to form a new, multi-level visual message with a complex content.Many textbooks on typography look at the details of type and lettering first, often taking a historical approach, then zoom out to gradually reveal a larger whole. Shaping Text works the other way around. It starts by looking at graphic products - in print, on the screen and in the environment - and then examines the constituting elements, including type, image, ornament, layout, and colour. Historical examples are used as references for most genres of text-shaping; a chronological overview of type design and printing techniques forms a lengthy appendix rather than the core of the book.Finally Shaping Text is firmly rooted in contemporary design praxis. It discusses the state of the art in type design and technology, and tackles problems and questions that font users may be struggling with. Besides being a typographic writer and consultant for leading companies such as FontShop and MyFonts, the author has worked as a graphic designer and teacher; Shaping Text reflects this broad experience with typographic form and content., Shaping Text takes a practical and broad approach to typography. It is aimed at design students and graphic designers, and also at those who are concerned with content: writers, editors, and publishers. Showing a wide range of examples from first-rate designers across the world, the book examines why and how typographic designs work well in a given context. Particular attention is given to the team play between the text itself--written language--and the design--the shaping of the text--to form a new, multilevel visual message with a complex content.

LC Classification NumberZ246