Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students

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Ellen Lupton provides a clear foundation for anyone who works with words and visual layouts. This guide moves beyond simple font selection to explore how typography functions as a rigorous system of communication. By focusing on the structural relationship between letters, text blocks, and grids, the book transforms the way readers perceive the printed page and the digital screen. It serves as a …

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