Texts on type

Steven Heller

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4h 48m

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Texts on type

by Steven Heller, Philip B. Meggs

February 1, 2001

Allworth Press

288

9781581150827

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].

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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.