Theory of Type Design
In Theory of Type Design Gerard Unger theorises about typefaces. Whether it’s a description of a two thousand-year old set of letters carved on a Roman monument or a stream of digital letters on Whatsapp, Unger sought to explain the nature, variety of forms and functions of the letters we use. The book crowns half a century of his dedication to the profession, and provides a serious foundation to structure discussions on genre, convention, innovation and originality in type design. Composed of 24 chapters, each about a different aspect of type design and including more than 200 illustrations and practical examples that accompany the theoretical texts.
Theory of Type Design
In Theory of Type Design Gerard Unger theorises about typefaces. Whether it’s a description of a two thousand-year old set of letters carved on a Roman monument or a stream of digital letters on Whatsapp, Unger sought to explain the nature, variety of forms and functions of the letters we use. The book crowns half a century of his dedication to the profession, and provides a serious foundation to structure discussions on genre, convention, innovation and originality in type design. Composed of 24 chapters, each about a different aspect of type design and including more than 200 illustrations and practical examples that accompany the theoretical texts.
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In Theory of Type Design Gerard Unger theorises about typefaces. Whether it’s a description of a two thousand-year old set of letters carved on a Roman monument or a stream of digital letters on Whatsapp, Unger sought to explain the nature, variety of forms and functions of the letters we use. The book crowns half a century of his dedication to the profession, and provides a serious foundation to structure discussions on genre, convention, innovation and originality in type design. Composed of 24 chapters, each about a different aspect of type design and including more than 200 illustrations and practical examples that accompany the theoretical texts.
