The Elements of Typographic Style
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Robert Bringhurst authored two editions of a book entitled The Elements of Typographic Style. Originally published in 1992, it was revised in 1996. The book, which is an overview of typography, has been praised by Hermann Zapf: he reportedly said (as cited in "Amazon.com" listed in the "References" section) "I wish to see this book become the Typographers' Bible".
- ISBN 0-88179-133-4 (cloth)
- ISBN 0-88179-132-6 (paperback)
The chapters of the second edition are as follows.
- The Grand Design
- Rhythm & Proportion
- Harmony & Counterpoint
- Structural Forms & Devices
- Analphabetic Symbols
- Choosing & Combining Type
- Historical Interlude
- Shaping the Page
- The State of the Art
- Prowling the Specimen Books
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References
- Amazon.com: Books: The Elements of Typographic Style (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0881791326?v=glance)
- Full Product Review (http://graphicdesign.about.com/library/weekly/aafprtypographicstyle.htm), on About.com
