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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2016-10-25
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN
- 9781621535355
- Book Title
- Listening to Type : Making Language Visible
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Design, Psychology
- Topic
- History & Criticism, General, Graphic Arts / Typography, Essays
- Item Weight
- 33.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1621535355
ISBN-13
9781621535355
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219599975
Product Key Features
Book Title
Listening to Type : Making Language Visible
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, General, Graphic Arts / Typography, Essays
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
33.6 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"My colleague, Alex W. White, has done it again. Even if you've read other books by Alex, like his excellent Elements of Graphic Design , Listening to Type is a revelation. This book represents his clearest and most perceptive explanation of the building blocks of effective graphic design: Space, image and--putting what is probably most important first--the workings of type itself." -- Brian D. Miller , partner, executive creative director, MillerSmith; author of Above the Fold, 2nd ed. "Maybe Alex White should be called the type whisperer. Examples of outstanding work are abundant throughout this volume. Typography, space, image, and color are the building blocks of graphic design and are beautifully represented. Splendidly arranged and easy to understand, this book is indispensible whether you are an initiate or seasoned professional." -- Graham Clifford , independent design director and chairman emeritus of the Type Directors Club "My library has hundreds of books about typography and graphic design. Each provides a vantage point for seeing design differently. This is the first that challenges the reader to listen to typography. Strange though that concept may be, there's deep truth there, and a plethora of beauty to hear." -- Charles Nix , senior type designer, Monotype; chairman emeritus of the Type Directors Club; former chairman of communication design at Parsons the New School for Design, "My colleague, Alex W. White, has done it again. Even if you've read other books by Alex, like his excellent Elements of Graphic Design , Listening to Type is a revelation. This book represents his clearest and most perceptive explanation of the building blocks of effective graphic design: Space, image and--putting what is probably most important first--the workings of type itself." -- Brian D. Miller , partner, executive creative director, MillerSmith; author of Above the Fold, 2nd ed."Maybe Alex White should be called the type whisperer. Examples of outstanding work are abundant throughout this volume. Typography, space, image, and color are the building blocks of graphic design and are beautifully represented. Splendidly arranged and easy to understand, this book is indispensible whether you are an initiate or seasoned professional." -- Graham Clifford , independent design director and chairman emeritus of the Type Directors Club "My library has hundreds of books about typography and graphic design. Each provides a vantage point for seeing design differently. This is the first that challenges the reader to listen to typography. Strange though that concept may be, there's deep truth there, and a plethora of beauty to hear." -- Charles Nix , senior type designer, Monotype; chairman emeritus of the Type Directors Club; former chairman of communication design at Parsons the New School for Design
Synopsis
With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All the basics of type design are covered, and in-depth information is provided on more advanced topics such as the differences between type applications, how typography creates identity, and what best inspires readers. Chapters cover: The language of type Space and type Typographic unity What makes readers respond Type and identity Evolving type treatments Readability and legibility A timeline of the evolution of writing and typography Designer Alex W. White packs the pages with fifteen hundred images--modern and ancient, specially created and found--that illustrate typographic concepts and continue to yield more complexity and connectivity with each viewing. Listening to Type proves that type is much more than groups of letterforms on a page; it is a language with the ability to convey meaning and evoke emotions beyond the spoken words it symbolizes. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers., With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All the basics of type design are covered, and in-depth information is provided on more advanced topics such as the differences between type applications, how typography creates identity, and what best inspires readers. Chapters cover: The language of type Space and type Typographic unity What makes readers respond Type and identity Evolving type treatments Readability and legibility A timeline of the evolution of writing and typography
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- e***u (281)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
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- e***u (281)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- e***n (392)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe
- 0***g (380)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent purchase. Was able to get all three items from the one seller. Seller was able to bundle all three items together into one package. Items as described and arrived in perfect condition. Good communication around shipping and tracking as items delayed and not able to be delivered by original estimate. Thanks to shipping updates I was able to track the items arriving before the extended delivery time. Thank you for making these items available on EBay.