Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works, Third Edition (3rd Edition) (Graphic Design & Visual Communication Courses)

Compact, yet rich with anecdotes and visual examples, the handbook’s multilayered design not only makes for a fun, fast read; it also invites exploration, ensuring you learn something new each and every time you open it up. In this third edition, acclaimed type designer Erik Spiekermann brings his type classic fully up to date on mobile and web typography. He also includes scores of new visual examples on how to effectively communicate with type and a full selection of new typefaces that are used and referenced throughout the book.   .   After two decades as one of the world’s best-selling books on designing with type — including editions in Korean, German, Russian, Portuguese, and Polish —&n

"Great introductory book to typography" according to Sean King. I'm a graphic designer and typographer with 20+ years of experience, a typeface designer, and I teach college level design and typography classes. I highly recommend this book for anyone new to typography, or for new designers who want to learn more about using type well. I use this book as required reading in my Typography 2 courses.This book has been revised every 10 years, to keep up with technology. It is worth your while to pick up the newest edition.. Ana Moreira Cunhal said Typography explained in simplicity and style. Effortless read, with a playful yet easy on the eyes layout, tons of images and a pinch of humor.This book is everything you should know about typography before you can call yourself a Graphic Designer (on LinkedIn or elsewhere).Wonderfully explained principals, including historic references in a nutshell and type classification.The book displays specific examples of type and makes understanding its characteristics through its anatomy a breeze.You will instantly grasp the handy vocabulary (body, baseline, ascenders, descenders, x-height, cap-height, counter, kern, serif) and become familiar with it in a matter of se. "Great Resource" according to L. Holt. Great resource! Erik is an excellent designer and does a great job articulating the nuances of excellent layout. He is not only practical, he gives the big picture and helps you to understand the "why."

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