Thinking with Type, 2nd revised and expanded edition
In 'Thinking with Type', Ellen Lupton takes readers on a fascinating journey into the world of typography, blending theory and practice. This second revised and expanded edition dives deeper into the art and science of type, offering fresh insights on legibility, composition, and visual hierarchy. Lupton's engaging prose and rich illustrations make complex concepts accessible to both novices and seasoned designers. By exploring the impact of typography on communication, this book challenges you to rethink your relationship with text. Are you ready to unlock the hidden power of the written word?
By Ellen Lupton
Published: 2010
"Typography is a visual language that helps us communicate, shaping our thoughts and ideas into forms that resonate with our audience."
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Our all time best selling book is now available in a revised and expanded second edition. Thinking with Type is the definitive guide to using typography in visual communication, from the printed page to the computer screen. This revised edition includes forty-eight pages of new content, including the latest information on style sheets for print and the web, the use of ornaments and captions, lining and non-lining numerals, the use of small caps and enlarged capitals, as well as information on captions, font licensing, mixing typefaces, and hand lettering. Throughout the book, visual examples show how to be inventive within systems of typographic form—what the rules are and how to break them. Thinking with Type is a type book for everyone: designers, writers, editors, students, and anyone else who works with words. The popular online companion to Thinking with Type (www.thinkingwithtype.com) has been revised to reflect the new material in the second edition.
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About the Author
Ellen Lupton
Ellen Lupton is a celebrated designer, educated at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also serves as the director of the Graphic Design MFA program. An influential figure in the field of visual communication, she is renowned for her contributions to design theory and critical writing. Lupton is the author of several notable books, including "Thinking with Type," a foundational text on typography, and "Graphic Design: The New Basics," which explores design principles through a contemporary lens. Her writing is characterized by its clarity and accessibility, making complex design concepts understandable to both professionals and novices alike. Through her work, Lupton advocates for the importance of design in everyday life, inspiring a generation of designers.
Book Details
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- Authors
- Ellen Lupton
- Published
- October 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton Architectural Press
- ISBN
- 1568989695
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 224
- Genres
- Graphic DesignDesign
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