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The Non-Designers Type Book Robin Williams Do you love using fonts? Do you ever wonder if the fonts you choose are compatible with each other? What about words like; serif, sans serif, Em dash, ligature, kerning, monospaced, baselines? Do these terms make your head spin? If so, then I have found the perfect book for you! Robin's way of showing two examples, good and not so good, is an effective way for us to learn by example. She uses hundreds of examples to clearly illustrate the details that make the difference between amateur and sophisticated use of type. __ A few of the topics discussed also include, anatomy of type, readability and legibility, Em dashes, En dashes, hyphens, bullets, spacing and alignment. We've all seen this done, right? Well maybe not quite so bad, But then again… The Non-Designer's Type book gives you the low down on the do's and don'ts of font combining. |
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When you apply the knowledge gained from The Non-Designers Type Book, you will be able to use type with confidence and communicate clearly. About the Author Robin Williams is the author of more than a dozen best selling and award-winning books, including The Non-Designer's Design Book, The Non-Designer's Web Book, The Little Mac Book and The Mac is not a Typewriter. Robin has a passion for language, for teaching, for clear communication, and for life, and she infuses her work with these passions. Reviewed by Joyce Evans from Idea Design Copyright 1999 Joyce Evans, All Rights Reserved
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