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ALL THINGS TYPOGRAPHIC | JANUARY 2017

The Magical Work of Marty Blake

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OpenType at Work | Standard Ligatures

Differences Between Hand Lettering, Calligraphy & Typography

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7 Gorgeous Calendar Designs to Ring in 2017

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Type Games, Apps and Videos Galore!

>> Type Rules! 4th edition

The Magical Work of Marty Blake

Marty Blake has been working as an illustrator and graphic designer for many years. Her illustration is grounded in collage, and these days, most often executed digitally. Her pictures are composed of scraps from her extensive library of old books, magazines, ephemera, a set of 1939 wallpaper swatch books, and vintage cigar box labels. We asked Marty about her work, inspiration, and process. Read on...

OpenType at Work | Standard Ligatures

OpenType features allow users to take their typography to the next level, but not everyone has a firm grasp of them. This very thorough article by the Type Network kicks off a series that will explain what OpenType features do and how to make the most of them. Read on...

What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering, Calligraphy & Typography?

This question gets asked a lot, and even though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a fairly clear distinction between all three. This informative article posted by Dominique Falla for Typism discusses the primary differences between them, in the simplest definitions possible. Read on...

7 Gorgeous Calendar Designs to Ring in 2017

Jessica Farris compiled a striking collection of 2017 calendars for Print magazine. She says, "this was a pretty messy year. Personally, I need to take a break from it all, and what better way to do so than with the beauty of calendar design." From an enthralling, Victorian-style letterpress calendar to a cool, creative treatment where each week is represented by die-cut holes that disappear by month, these gorgeous calendars will surely stimulate your creative minds. Read on...

Type Games, Apps and Videos Galore!

Typography and fonts are natural subjects for games, apps, and even humorous videos. Some have educational value, while others are just plain fun. I rounded up some of my favorites below. Check them out and then you decide which are share-worthy, or just for your own guilty pleasure and enjoyment. Read on...

Type Rules! The designer's guide to professional typography,

4th edition

Type Rules! The designer's guide to professional typography, 4th edition is a practical guide to the principles and practices of typography. From the fundamentals to cutting-edge applications, this edition has everything today's serious designer needs to use type effectively.

Type Rules! includes topics such as how to select the appropriate type for the job, setting type like a pro, how to avoid common mistakes, how to design a typeface, as well as how to fully harness the typographic power of InDesign, with new coverage of their latest version. It also includes dozens of exercises to reinforce the understanding and application of the contents. Details and reviews here...

" I've purchased and read just about every book on typography written over the last 25 years. Ilene Strizver's Type Rules! is one of the best. It's a book that will prove its value time and time again."

- Allan Haley, Director of Words and Letters, Monotype Imaging

"Type Rules! is a must-have book for students and professionals alike. I highly recommend it."

- Prof. Ed Benguiat, world-renowned type designer and educator

FREE COPIES FOR EDUCATORS: Evaluation copies are provided free to qualified academics and professionals for review purposes. Details here...

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