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TOP TEN TITLESFor this top ten list, TypeBooks surveyed over 300 studios and independent designers for their favorite books on the letterform arts. As a bonus, weve also provided a runners-up listthe titles which almost made into the top ten. Thanks to everyone who participated in the surveyyou made this possible. If youre looking for a particular book, complete lists by Author and by Title are available. You can also search for a book by author or title with our search engine. |
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2Form of the Book, The: Essays on the Morality of Good Design.Author: Jan Tschichold & Hajo Hadeler Publisher: Hartley & Marks [1995] ISBN: 0-88179-116-4 Binding: Paperback
3Modern Typography: An Essay in Critical HistoryAuthor: Robin Kinross Publisher: Chronicle Books/Princeton Architectural Press [1996] ISBN: 0-907259-05-7 Binding: Paperback, 208pp, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2"
4 (Tied)American Metal Typefaces of the Twentieth Century (2nd Ed.)Author: Mac McGrew Publisher: Oak Knoll Press [1993] ISBN: 0-938768-34-4 (hc) ISBN: 0-938768-39-5 (pb) Binding: Hardcover & Paperback 400pp.
New Typography, The: A Handbook for Modern Designers
5Fontographer: Type by DesignAuthor: Stephen Moye Publisher: MIS:Press [1995] ISBN: 1-55828-447-8 Binding: Paperback, 275pp.
6Stop Stealing Sheep & find out how type worksAuthors: Erik Spiekermann & E.M. Ginger Publisher: Hayden Books [1993] ISBN: 0-672-48543-5 Binding: Paperback
7Typography Now Two: ImplosionEditor: Rick Poyner Publisher: Booth-Clibborn Editions/Internos Books ISBN: 0-688-16206-1 Binding: Paperback, 240pp, 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"
8Design of Books, TheAuthor: Adrian Wilson Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 0-8118-0304-X Binding: Paperback, 159pp.
9Essay on Typography, An*Author: Eric Gill Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher [1993] ISBN: 0-87923-950-6 Binding: Paperback, 144pp. *Read the TypeBooks Review of this book!
10Letters of Credit: A View of Type DesignAuthor: Walter Tracy Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher [1986] ISBN: 0-87923-636-1 Binding: Hardcover |
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