Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works
Erik Spiekermann and E.M. Ginger provide a witty and accessible introduction to the world of typography. The title references a famous quote by Frederic Goudy, suggesting that those who do not understand letterspacing are capable of anything. This book strips away the technical jargon of graphic design to show how type functions as a visual language that shapes every message we read. It treats ty…
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