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Explores and explains the myriad typefaces that we see around us in our day-to-day lives, from airplane liveries to computer screens, from billboard hoardings to signage systems. This book presents over 120 typefaces old and new, common and unusual with photographic references to help font spotters identify particular typefaces in the wild.

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'An excellent guide … fascinating' - Creative Review

Table of Contents
Foreword • The Field Guide • Serif • Sans Serif • Display • Script • Symbols and Dingbats • Further Reading

The Field Guide to Typography

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    Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
    Publication Date: 02/09/2013
    ISBN13: 9780500241448, 978-0500241448
    ISBN10: 0500241449
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    Typography and lettering

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Explores and explains the myriad typefaces that we see around us in our day-to-day lives, from airplane liveries to computer screens, from billboard hoardings to signage systems. This book presents over 120 typefaces old and new, common and unusual with photographic references to help font spotters identify particular typefaces in the wild.

    Trade Review
    'An excellent guide … fascinating' - Creative Review

    Table of Contents
    Foreword • The Field Guide • Serif • Sans Serif • Display • Script • Symbols and Dingbats • Further Reading

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