Texts on type
Steven Heller
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Texts on type
by Steven Heller, Philip B. Meggs
Published
February 1, 2001
Publisher
Allworth Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781581150827
ISBN-10
1581150822
Description
Presents more than fifty texts, familiar and rare, about the history, aesthetics, and practice of type design and typography. Includes essays by such leading type masters as Frederic W. Goudy, Hermann Zapf, and Paul Rand. [back cover].
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The storied life of A. J. Fikry
Designing type
The Elements of Graphic Design
The Elements of Typographic Style
Type-founders and type-founding
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Texts on type?
This edition of Texts on type has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Texts on type?
For most readers, Texts on type typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Texts on type?
The estimated word count for Texts on type is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Texts on type?
Texts on type was written by Steven Heller, Philip B. Meggs.
When was Texts on type published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 1, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.