by Society of Publications Designers, Rockport Publishers
Publisher: Rockport Publishers; (November 2002)
Hardcover: 272 pages
ISBN: 1564968855
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by David Jury
Publisher: Rotovision; (September 2002)
Hardcover: 160 pages
ISBN: 2880466776
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by Steven Heller, Gail Anderson (Contributor)
Publisher: PBC International; (December 1994)
Hardcover: 191 pages
ASIN: 0866361944
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by Robin Kinross
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (September 2001)
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by Huda Smithshuijzen Abifares
Publisher: Al Saqi; (February 2002)
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN: 0863563473
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by Jerry Kelly
Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher; (March 2003)
Hardcover: 208 pages
ISBN: 0971568758
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by David Stuart, Beryl McAlhone, Edward de Bono
Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; (September 1998)
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN: 0714838128
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by Jaroslav Andel
Publisher: Delano Greenidge Editions; (February 2002)
Hardcover: 388 pages
ISBN: 0929445090
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by James Craig
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns; Reprint edition (October 1990)
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ISBN: 0823004511
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by Ruedi Ruegg
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold (Trade); (July 1989)
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ASIN: 0442239130
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Publisher: Gingko Press; (March 1997)
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by Éva Forgács (Editor), Timothy O. Benson (Editor)
Publisher: MIT Press; (June 1, 2002)
Hardcover: 736 pages
ISBN: 0262025302
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by Alan Fletcher (Designer), Jeremy Myerson (Commentary), Rick Poyner
Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; (March 1996)
Hardcover: 266 pages
ISBN: 0714833541
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by Dianna Edwards, Robert Valentine (Designer)
Publisher: Rockport Publishers; (March 2001)
Hardcover: 160 pages
ISBN: 1564967514
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by Mieke Gerritzen, Max Bruinsma, Geert Lovink
Publisher: Gingko Press; (October 2001)
Paperback: 336 pages
ISBN: 1584230991
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by James Felici
Publisher: Adobe Press; 1st edition (September 26, 2002)
Paperback: 360 pages
ISBN: 0321127307
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by Christopher Perfect, Jeremy Austen
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 1 edition (October 29, 1992)
Textbook Binding: 224 pages
ISBN: 0130456675
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by George Lois
Publisher: Monacelli Pr; (August 1996)
Paperback: 70 pages
ISBN: 1885254245
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by Steven Heller, Louise Fili
Publisher: Allworth Press; (October 1, 2000)
Paperback: 208 pages
ISBN: 1581150695
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by Donald E. Knuth
Publisher: C S L I Publications; Reissue edition
Hardcover: 685 pages
ISBN: 1575860104
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by Lewis Blackwell, Lorraine Wild, Lucy Bates (Photographer)
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (July 2000)
Hardcover: 176 pages
ISBN: 1568982178
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by Robert Bringhurst
Publisher: Hartley & Marks; 2nd edition (January 1997)
Paperback: 320 pages
ISBN: 0881791326
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Reviewed by William Berkson:
Few books deserve the name 'great', but this is one. The author brings a combination of eloquence, learning, and passion for excellence, and the result is a stunning achievement. This work seems to be at the top of everyone's lists of books in typography.
     One of the book's greatest strengths is also a weakness, though. Bringhurst has the classical taste in art - a taste that treasures the rare combination of serenity and elation, and the works of art that give us this feeling.
     Following this taste, he perceptively separates out the Romantic elements that we have come to accept as normal, such as bold fonts, grotesque style sans, wide pages, and the em dash. And he revives and highlights the classical views of proportion and design in typography.
     All of this provides a powerful new standard of excellence for book typography - and books are really Bringhurst's focus.
     The weakness of this book is that the Romantic taste does indeed have its place, and this taste is neglected. Not only advertising, but also any short material is often best served by typography that is not serene, but rather provocative. What would quickly become tiresome in a book can be delightful in smaller doses, and a different context.
     I share Bringhurst's classical tastes, so to me the neglect of advertising and the Romantic side of typography is no big loss. The Romantic taste is to be found everywhere else, so this book is a rare treasure: an exploration of the classical taste in an art that affects everyone.

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by Gingko Press
Publisher: Gingko Press; (August 2001)
Hardcover: 247 pages
ISBN: 1584230320
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by Eric Gill, Christopher Skelton (Introduction)
Publisher: David R Godine; Reprint edition (January 1993)
Paperback: 188 pages
ISBN: 0879239506
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by Doyald Young
Publisher: Delphi Publishers; (September 1, 1999)
Hardcover: 385 pages
ISBN: 0967331609
Price: Out of Print

Reviewed by Randy Jones:
This book is maybe 35% introduction to letterforms and commentary on typefaces, 50% logos that Young has designed over the years, plus some other odds and ends. The "fonts" portion is well done with very nice visuals, although someone who's been around letters extensively won't find enough depth here. Characters are discussed both by groupings (branches, lowercase bowles) and individually where appropriate (lower case g). The "logos" portion gives interesting insight into the way Young works, giving the detials of his process. Insightful for those who get started by firing up the computer and selecting a font.

Reviewed by Miles Newlyn:
A fantastic book with many nuggets of knowledge that I've not found elsewhere. While some of the logo examples look dated now, the craft and it's explanation behind them is sound and relavant. It has a great section on the construction of script types. Although 'Out of Print', it's relatively easy to find in design book shops.

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by Cahan & Associates
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 1st edition (November 1999)
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN: 1568981996
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Reviewed by Joe Pemberton:
This book offers a peek into the mind of Cahan and Associates - one of the great conceptual design houses of our time. Cahan's annual reports are consistently great and this book shows how. Several of the firms projects are detailed from the research phase through the design phase.

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by Systems Design Limited (Editor)
Publisher: Gingko Press; Book and CD-ROM edition (March 2002)
Hardcover: 328 pages
ISBN: 962861777X
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by Stuart Bailey (Editor)
Publisher: NAI Publishers; (March 2003)
Paperback: 79 pages
ISBN: 9056622722
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Reviewed by Fritz Park:
Good overview of the Werkplaats Typografie in Arnhem. The look and feel is very 'dot dot dot'-ish. An interesting group of essays as well as commentary about the going-ons of the WT.

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by Peter Wildbur, Michael Burke
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; (October 1998)
Hardcover: 176 pages
ASIN: 0500018723
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by Patrik Anderrson, Judith Steedman,
Jop Van Bennekom, Jeff Rian
Publisher: Gingko Press; (July 2002)
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN: 1584231092
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by Jeremy Leslie, Lewis Blackwell
Publisher: Gingko Press; (August 2001)
Paperback: 172 pages
ISBN: 1584230258
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by Lars Muller (Editor), Paul Rand
Publisher: Lars Muller Publishers; 2nd edition (2001)
Paperback: 264 pages
ISBN: 3906700895
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Reviewed by Jesùs de Francisco:
Wether we like his work or not — I personally do — He is one of the most influential graphic designers of all time. The book shows a very good selection of his work and — as in every Lars Muller edition — is a very well crafted object. [In my humble opinion] a must in order to understand modern graphic design.

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by Robin Kinross (Editor), et al
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 2nd edition (July 2002)
Paperback: 168 pages
ISBN: 0907259200
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Reviewed by Jes√πs de Francisco:
The complete career of one of the Dutch design masters in a beautifully designed and produced book. A true gem!

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by John D. Berry (Editor)
Publisher: Graphis Pr; (November 11, 2002)
Hardcover: 320 pages
ISBN: 1932026010
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by Walter Tracy
Publisher: David R Godine; (December 2003)
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN: 1567922406
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by Leslie Cabarga
Publisher: How Design Books; (March 2004)
Hardcover: 240 pages
ISBN: 1581804369
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Reviewed by Peter Gariepy:
Logo font & Lettering Bible is a wonderful book for the beginning typographer. I may just make it a required book for my typography class.

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by Doyald Young
Publisher: Windcrest; (1993)
Hardcover: 320 pages
ASIN: 083063956X
Price: Out of Print

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by Robert Fawcett-Tang, William Owen, Roger Fawcett-Tang (Compiler)
Publisher: Rotovision; (October 2002)
Hardcover: 208 pages
ISBN: 2880467071
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by Per Mollup
Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; (April 1999)
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN: 0714838381
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Reviewed by Paulus:
I bought this book because I was working on a CID and although I think we are currently moving away from these 'Single-Logo' branding ideas, this book was really resourceful and helped a lot to get my head around the subject. A good buy for any sound graphic design library.

Reviewed by P.Shecter R.G.D.:
Per Mollerup [from the cover] has created a fantastic volume on trademarks, wordmarks and logos. If you own the Elements of Typographic Style, then this book should sit right next to it on your book shelf. Mollerup includes a comprehensive taxonomy on logotypes and logograms. There are some great tidbits on the creation of different marks. And he discusses how culture plays a key role in the adaption of marks world wide.

Reviewed by Margaret McCullough:
This book is not only a visual treat for the eyes but also brain food for the creative intellect. I originally purchased this book as an accompaniment to a course I took on the history of mark making. Unlike many books bought for academic use, this one has remained above my desk, significant for a book designer. It takes the reader through the origin and evolution of trademarks as well as some lovely tidbits about their creation and individual transformations over the years. Any dryness in the copy is more than made up for by this books elegance and format. A must have for any designer.

Reviewed by DesignMaven
The great feature of this book [is that] it discusses Semiotics and Semantics which are Essential and Integral in the Best Identities. e.g. SAUL BASS, PAUL RAND, LESTER BEALL, DON ERVIN, and the first 30 years of Lippincott & Margulies; Landor and Siegel & Gale.
     However, current in the Seminal works of Pentagram and BrandEquity International (others). Unfortunatetly,Semiotics and Semantics are overlooked in the today's Identity Projects. Not taught in today's classroom.
     Another strength of this book. It strives to accurately Identify the Original Creators of the Identity Design. If this book has a weakness. It is because it was not continued as a series.

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by Robin Kinross
Publisher: Chronicle Books; 2nd edition (February 2004)
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN: 0907259189
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by Bill Cahan
Publisher: Gingko Press; Miniature edition (January 2002)
Paperback: 538 pages
ISBN: 1584231041
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by Jan Tschichold, Ruari McLean (Translator), Robin Kinross (Introduction)
Publisher: University of California Press; Reprint edition (November 1998)
Paperback: 280 pages
ISBN: 0520071476
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by Attik
Publisher: Gingko Press; (November 2001)
Hardcover: 504 pages
ISBN: 1584230940
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Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (January 1999)
Paperback: 220 pages
ISBN: 1568981589
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Reviewed by Nick Shinn:
What fascinates me most about typography is the sheer amount of meaning contained in a typeface. A quantum hologram, the more you look the more you find.
     No one has looked harder than Chris Burke, here. This is a heavy-duty piece of scholarship written by a type designer. And what a story, putting type design at the centre of world events and contextualizing it with respect to everything: the designer's personal life, his design work and teaching, technology, politics, culture, business, and so on. All the details of Renner's life illuminate Futura, including those that happened many years after he designed it.
     As a type designer, I found reading this to be very empowering, giving great relevance to a geeky, obscure pursuit.

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by Gerald Lange
Publisher: Bieler Pr; 2nd edition (October 1, 2001)
Paperback: 49 pages
ISBN: 0931460360
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by Michael Johnson
Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; (October 2002)
Hardcover: 288 pages
ISBN: 0714841749
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by Phil Baines (Author), Catherine Dixon (Author)
Publisher: Harper Design International; (October 21, 2003)
Paperback: 192 pages
ISBN: 1856693376
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by Steven Tolleson
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (April 4, 2000)
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN: 1568981988
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Reviewed by Joe Pemberton:
This is one of my favorite books on branding. The work of Tolleson Design is exceptional and this book is truly on par with the work they do for their clients. Buy it! (Ole Sorensen) This book goes beyond the typical portfolio book that many mature firms are putting out these days. It goes into great depth discussing the branding/identity problems at hand and showing the extensive explorations that led up to the final solution.

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by Erik Spiekermann, E. M. Ginger
Publisher: Adobe Press; 2nd edition (July 15, 2002)
Paperback: 188 pages
ISBN: 0201703394
Price: $21.00  Buy It!

Reviewed by Joe Pemberton:
An essential for typography students, beginners and non-designers interested in type. Spiekermann and Ginger lay down the basic premises of typography–explaining its purpose and power and the fundamental rules. This book serves as a great starting point to discover magazine and book grids, the joy of typeface selection and basic readability. The updated edition brings the digital perspective into view, highlighting typography for screens.

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by Vaughn Oliver
Publisher: Gingko Press; Reprint edition
Paperback: 72 pages
ISBN: 0952421607
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Reviewed by Cult of Kai
If you can find this book, buy it. Vaughn Oliver is a mastermind in creating texture and storytelling with typography.

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Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher; (March 2003)
Hardcover
ISBN: 0972424083
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by Andreu Balius
Publisher: Gingko Press; (December 2003)
Hardcover: 208 pages
ISBN: 906369041X
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by Teal Triggs (Author)
Publisher: Harper Design International; (October 21, 2003)
Hardcover: 224 pages
ISBN: 0060567597
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by John Kane
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (September 12, 2002)
Paperback: 208 pages
ISBN: 013099071X
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by Ilene Strizver
Publisher: North Light Books; (March 2001)
Paperback: 160 pages
ISBN: 1581800479
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by Peter Burnhill
Publisher: Chronicle Books; (September 2003)
Paperback: 144 pages
ISBN: 0907259197
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by Wiebke Holjes
Publisher: Laurence King Pub; Spiral edition (March 2003)
Hardcover: 144 pages
ISBN: 1856692558
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Reviewed by Joa Oliveira:
Each typeface shown provides some information about its history, which makes it a little bit more interesting. Obviously the mixing and matching typefaces results can be very interesting and/or very bad.

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by Rick Poyner
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (September 2001)
Hardcover: 144 pages
ISBN: 1568982984
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Reviewed by Jes√πs de Francisco:
The history of Typographica magazine in its glorious 32 issues, carefully crafted by British designer Herbert Spencer over the course of eighteen years, from 1949 to 1967. According to Rick Poynor it was influential, eclectic, wide-ranging, experimental, distinctive, groundbreaking...
     This book, on a subject that was previously practically unknown for me, is one of my top five in the last several years.

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by Philip Meggs (Author), Rob Carter (Author)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (December 1, 1993)
Paperback: 416 pages
ISBN: 0471284297
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by TDC, Type Directorís Club
Publisher: HBI; (February 2002)
Hardcover: 176 pages
ISBN: 0823055574
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by Allison Williams (Editor), J. Phillips Williams (Editor)
Publisher: HBI; (March 2003)
Hardcover: 300 pages
ISBN: 0823055582
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by Alexander Isley (Author), Type Directors Club (Author)
Publisher: Harper Design International; (January 6, 2004)
Hardcover: 304 pages
ISBN: 0060536144
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by Robin Kinross
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; (June 2002)
Hardcover: 338 pages
ISBN: 0907259170
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by Daniel Berkeley Updike, William S. Peterson (Editor)
Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher; (September 2002)
Hardcover: 408 pages
ISBN: 097156874X
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by Netherlands Design Institute
Publisher: Gingko Press; (March 15, 2002)
Hardcover: 235 pages
ISBN: 9072007921
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