The Complete Typographer: A Manual for Designing with Type

by Will Hill

This hands-on design guide helps students build a foundation for the development of an individual typographic sensibility by providing a brief outline of the evolution of type, an introduction to the language and terminology of type and type setting, fundamental rules and conventions of professional practice, and key decisions on type selection and page layout. More typefaces are now readily available to a wider public than at any time in the past—this book presents a basis for the confident and informed exploration of a rich and vivid medium that continues to play a fundamental role in human communication.

Genres: Design, Reference, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published February 14, 2005

Reviews

[Yokusun Basi]

The Complete Typographer (3eme ed.) /anglais by Hill Will (2010)

[David Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best introductions for those starting out in design and a pleasure for more expert designers who are looking for a refresher in the intricacies of typography. Highly readable, with crisp imagery, this book is recommended for every designer's bookshelf.

[Anastasia Herbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Instructive guide to type design and setting with a decent bit of background on the principles and history.

[María Castejón · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great book about typography. A great read and very helpful if you're a student.