This book provides an essential grounding in type and typography for readers of all levels, from students to professionals. Since the advent of personal computers, desktop publishing and the development of the World Wide Web, millions of people have become accustomed to using fonts and working with type, but when asked to explain what typography is feel at a loss, unclear of its boundaries or possibilities.
The book offers an overview of the bewildering variety of typefaces available, and a practical guide to using type as a meaningful element of design. The carefully structured text, illustrated throughout, takes the reader through every aspect of the subject, from the history of language to the invention of movable type and the evolution of the digital systems of today.