Typography reading list
Some books I've read and would recommend to others who enjoy typography.
The Elements of Typographic Style
If you only read one book on typography in your entire life, this should be that book.
Twenty-Two Tips on Typography
This short read is a good introduction to setting type properly and some common pitfalls to avoid. It's an overall good read, though some of the advice seemed more cathartic than suggestive.
An A-Z of Type Designers
An A-Z of Type Designers gives a very brief overview to only the most famous of type designers. It's a great book to learn the history behind certain designers and the faces they've created.
Thinking with Type
Thinking with Type is aimed at entry level design students, as Professor Lupton explains. As such, it's very basic, but good, nonetheless.
Hand Job
Hand Job is a lovely collection of hand-crafted type. The designs are highly experimental and a great source of inspiration.
The Art of the Letter
The Art of the Letter is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the vast knowledge of Doyald Young and designing letters and logotypes. It's a quick read but a wealth of knowledge.
Designing Type
Designing Type is an in-depth look at letterforms and the best practices for designing a typeface. I strongly recommend studying this book if you want to create your own face.
Typographic Design
I'm only just beginning this book, but it's turning out to be a great resource on a wide variety of topics in typography. It covers history, nomenclature, proper usage, letterform design, and much more.
ABC3D
The alphabet in 3D. There are no words in this book only letters. This is a great bit of inspiration in typographic creativity.
Detail in Typography
This book contains the minutia that Bringhurst didn't dive into. It's a must have for anyone that appreciates the letter, the word, and the line.
iamaaronmartin says...
Nice list.