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We all have our favorite fonts, types and books. Because the list of favourite books continually grows, today we'll share the third part of our series of posts on books about typography. Type takes centre stage this time, as it becomes the star and the main focus. And we're not talking only about titles. If thinking with type is just your type, this new list of books will come in handy. Let's browse: Thinking with Type, Second Revised and Expanded Edition: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students This revised edition...

This Friday we look at those 9 typography mistakes you should avoid, although we're sure if there are more, you'll let us know. But we'll also keep you smiling with a nostalgic tribute to typography in films, an analysis of bad fonts (and why they are not that bad after all), a bit of typography for beginners, interviews, 'string' typography and... wallpapers. 9 Typography Mistakes to Avoid   For those who want to avoid typographic mistakes in the future, here are nine examples of what you did in one form or another, and solemnly vow...

There comes a time in the life of a website, when the 'under construction' sign takes center stage. That's when dirty fonts get special attention. But they are not exclusively the only fonts used in such situations. As always, designers like to play with colors and graphics, but there's no hiding from the ubiquitous yellow, or fonts that create a connection with the normal style of the website they replace for a while. Distorted, casual, geometric, funny or downright boring, the 'under construction' fonts tell many stories, although...

Last week we talked about books dealing with vintage typography, this week we take a look at books that explain how typography works, dissecting, analyzing, arranging, and measuring thousands of typefaces from the old fashioned to the futuristic. The Geometry of Type: The Anatomy of 100 Essential Typefaces This book explores 100 traditional and modern typefaces with a full spread devoted to each entry. Now, that's quite a treat. Characters are enlarged and annotated to reveal key features, anatomical details, and the finer, often-overlooked...

Types told us quite a few great stories this past week. We've been guided by typography through the streets of Paris, witty type pictures spelled out the meaning of words, and public typography made it into a brand new exciting book. The week also featured apps,  plugins, seminars and tutorials. Grab a coffee, it's time to read: Personality of Parisian Neighborhoods Explored Through Typography Ever been to Paris? We're asking because this project it's a pretty good introduction for those who want to visit it, but also a nostalgic rendition...

Who needs T-shirts loaded down with graphics, when you can have a closet full of classy typography T-shirts? It's not just about the message you're proudly displaying around, it's also about the types. When you have them both matching perfectly, the sky's the limit. Since people put a lot of thought into the clothes and types they wear, we think it's about time for you to browse through this collection for some inspiration. You'll see that some people love typography so much that they make sure it's not just a tool to convey a message, it is...

It's time to move the conversation about typography into the library for a couple of posts. We'll browse for good old books that can guide, train and inspire. Today we kick off with a few books that focus on vintage typography and design. Let's see if retro is indeed the new modern: Vintage Commercial Art and Design It might not sound like typography focused, but this versatile volume contains the essential typographic elements for creating ads with an authentic 1890s-1920s period flair. As you've probably guessed already, the...

Well, well, if it isn't Friday again, sneaking up on us with its expectant look, like a preview to the weekend. But what happened this week? Let's see! Typographically speaking, it happened that we came across plenty of inspiring new projects. Airports started appreciating embroidered typography, while experiments in texture and typography left us in awe. Typography-based designs are no breaking news, but we're still excited when we come across smart examples. Let's not forget fossilized typography, dishonest typography and...