The Elements of Typographic Style

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Robert Bringhurst authored three editions of a book titled The Elements of Typographic Style. Originally published in 1992, it was revised in 1996 and 2004. The book, which is a history and guide to typography, has been praised by Hermann Zapf, who said "I wish to see this book become the Typographers' Bible."

In 2005, Richard Rutter started a companion web site—webtypography.net—which hopes to interpret this book for web designers.

The chapters of the third edition are as follows.

  1. The Grand Design
  2. Rhythm & Proportion
  3. Harmony & Counterpoint
  4. Structural Forms & Devices
  5. Analphabetic Symbols
  6. Choosing & Combining Type
  7. Historical Interlude
  8. Shaping the Page
  9. The State of the Art
  10. Grooming the Font
  11. Prowling the Specimen Books
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