Type Matters!

Simply elegant. Informative, too. Even if you aren't a book designer. If you want to know about typesetting, this is the book for you. Very, very informative book. What makes this book one of the best 'what's it all about' ones I've ever read on any subject is the clarity, humor and - speaking sincerely - the elegance of the presentation.I had originally wanted to purchase (which has not arrived yet), but in reading the reviews of Just My Type, which is an account of fonts, I encountered numerous recommendations and citations of this one, which is written by a typesetting expert. The story of how the book came to be is pretty interesting.The book itself talks about differe. "Nice Reference" according to Writer. A nifty little reference. Sort of a pocket bible for typography. Nothing groundbreaking for people who have read a bunch on typography, but still a pleasant consolidation of information. Well bound book as well.. "Five Stars" according to Jjill. Gift

But what does all the confusing terminology about ink traps, letter spacing, and visual centring mean, and what are the rules for good typography? Type Matters! is a book of tips for everyday use, for all users of typography, from students and professionals to anyone who does any layout design on a computer. Examples throughout show precisely what makes good typography and, crucially, what doesn’t. Today, however, most of us work on computers, with access to hundreds of fonts, and we’d all like our letters, reports and other documents to look as good and as readable as possible. Within each chapter there are sections devoted to particular principles or problems, such as selecting

Blog CriticsThese may be simple tips, but they could change the way the world reads the writing you want to present. This book recalls the wise words of the great Jan Tschichold: The greatest benefit from looking at good work will always be gained by those who study its finest details and subtleties. The PointThis book is perfectly positioned to ease the newbie into the world of typography it is a learner's bible. — Communication Arts, July / Aug 12A solid addition to the field of introductory texts on the subject of typography. This is the only way to teach oneself typographic design.’ Critical close-looking is an invaluable tool for anyone working with type and Type Matters!, a delight to look at, read and hold, is a handy way to sharpen the eye. Columbus Dispatch. Seattle Post IntelligencerThis book is pleasing to the touch, the nose, the eye, and when actually read, the hungry