
The Designer's Dictionary of Type
Sean Adams(Author)
Abrams (Publisher)
Published on 2. April 2019
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-4197-3718-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Designer's Dictionary of Type follows in the footsteps of The Designer's Dictionary of Color, providing a vivid and highly accessible look at an even more important graphic design ingredient: typography. From classic fonts like Garamond and Helvetica, to modern-day digital fonts like OCR-A and Keedy Sans, author and designer Sean Adams demystifies 48 major typefaces, describing their history, stylistic traits, and common application. Adams once again provides eye-catching illustrated examples, this time showcasing the beauty and expressiveness of typography, as employed by the world's greatest designers. Organized by serif, sans-serif, script, display, and digital typefaces, this book will be a vital guide for designers, teachers, or students looking to gain a foundational understanding of the art, practice, and history of typography.
Reviews / Votes
"In Sean Adams's new book, The Designer's Dictionary of Type, he examines 48 of the most important typefaces, their history, and how they can be put to work." -- Fast Company's Co.DesignMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1060 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-3718-3 (9781419737183)
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Person
Sean Adams is a founding partner of the award-winning California design firm AdamsNorioka and has been cited as one of the forty most important people shaping design internationally. A former AIGA national board member and President of AIGA Los Angeles, he teaches at Art Center College of Design and is a frequent lecturer and competition judge. Sean is the author of The Designer's Dictionary of Color, and the co-author of Logo Design Workbook, Color Design Workbook, and the series Masters Design. He lives and works in Los Angeles.