Overview
“The Practice of Typography†by Theodore Low De Vinne, originally published in 1902, remains a seminal work for anyone interested in the art and craft of typography. This treatise focuses on the design and arrangement of title pages, offering a detailed examination of historical and contemporary (for its time) printing practices. De Vinneâ€(TM)s meticulous approach covers a wide range of topics, from letterforms and spacing to the overall composition of the page. Illustrated with numerous facsimiles, the book provides valuable insights into the evolution of typography and its impact on book design. De Vinneâ€(TM)s expertise and passion for the subject are evident throughout, making this a valuable resource for graphic designers, typographers, and anyone interested in the history of printing. This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, ensuring that De Vinneâ€(TM)s wisdom continues to inspire and inform future generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Theodore Low De Vinne
- | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
- | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00508 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 102372653X
- | ISBN-13: 9781023726535
