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The Anatomy of Type is the ultimate stylistic guide to the intricacies and design of 100 indispensable typefaces. A delightful, colorful, and visual reference guide created by Stephen Coles and Tony Seddon---two acknowledged pros in the font design world---The Anatomy of Type was developed with typographers, graphic designers, and font geeks in mind, graphically and visually expanding on the current font-mania initiated by Simon Garfields's Just My...

Why do some typefaces convey learning while others suggest rebellion? Which fonts do we find reassuring, oppressive or fun, and why? This book explores how type helps us to understand different messages. Creative exercises offer insight into the associations and emotional responses evoked by each style, enabling you to create your own letterforms with a deeper understanding of the impact they'll have.