The Typography Idea Book

This book is a great guide that explores the world of typography through a collection of visually inspiring examples. It highlights the creative use of fonts, layouts, and other design elements. The authors, Steven Heller and Gail Anderson, provide engaging commentary, offering unique insights and perspectives that transform the book into an interactive dialogue on the nuanced world of typography.

This book has served as a source of inspiration for me, while also offering valuable insights into the art and science of effective typography. Some of my favourite sections include:

• Re-forming found - page 27

• Antique - page 40

• Rococo - page 48

• Brush scrawl - page 59

• Lower case - page. 89

• Punctuation = page 121

Heller, S. and Anderson, G. (2016) The Typography Idea Book.