@article{806173,
      recid = {806173},
      author = {Seddon, Tony,},
      title = {Essential type : an illustrated guide to understanding and  using fonts /},
      pages = {192 pages :},
      abstract = {"Have you ever wondered which typeface is used for airport  signs? Or about the history behind the Times New Roman  font? We are constantly engaging with type, yet many of us  struggle to use it effectively or simply to understand the  basics. This beautifully illustrated, easy to use companion  is the perfect guide to everything typographic. Tony Seddon  provides an essential lexicon that explains the history and  functionality of 140 type terms and 20 unique typeface  classifications. The book also features a timeline of  typeface classification from the mid-15th century to the  present day, and concludes with a chapter detailing over 40  important typeface families that reflect the history of  typeface development and typographic style from the  earliest days of movable type. Essential Type will help to  build your knowledge of type and typeface use with a clear  and comprehensive "what is it" and "why use it' approach to  the subject. Five chapters explore topics including the  anatomy of type, glyphs, typeface classification, and  typefaces ranging from serif to sans serif to script and  display. The chapter on typefaces pays particular attention  to highlighting key design features and, along with  illuminating backstories and tips to aid identification,  makes this book the perfect companion for all type  enthusiasts and practitioners." -- Publisher's description},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/806173},
}