Re: [typo] un livre

[Patrick Cazaux <patrick.cazaux@xxxxxxxxx>]

le 7/01/03 18:03, Thierry Bouche écrivait :

> James Felici
> The Complete Manual of Typography

Voilà ce que j'ai trouvé sur Amazon :

Book Description
The first comprehensive guide to the craft of typesetting--from Gutenberg to
the digital age!
Finally- A book that treats type as more than just a design issue!
. History, concepts, and how-tos of typesetting--all presented in easily
digestible chunks indexed for quick reference by busy professionals.
. Straight-ahead, step-by-step instructions explain the mechanical processes
behind aesthetically pleasing pages. With traditional type shops gone the
way of the typewriter, the knowledge base that resided there is fast
disappearing as well. Its not surprising, then, that when James Felici began
writing a type column for Adobes Web site, he was asked repeatedly to
recommend a book that could answer these questions. But nothing fit the
bill. Design books, yes, but no broad historical and practical reference
about typesetting. This, is that book. Presented in a beautifully
illustrated design format, The Big Type Book is the ultimate typesetting
reference for publishing pros and educators. Part One of the book,
Typographic Basics, moves from the first typesetting and printing systems
all the way to the digital age. Included are chapters on the history and
evolution of type, typefaces and fonts, setting type on personal computers,
and more. Part Two, How to Set Type, gets down to the nitty-gritty with
step-by-step instructions in all aspects of typesetting--from setting line
length, point size, and letting, to kerning and tracking, nonstandard type
treatments, and more. Beginners will want to read The Big Type Book from
cover to cover, while more experienced type pros can go straight to the
index to find focused answers to specific questions. For anyone who deals
with type-publishing professionals, educators, students, and more--The Big
Type Book provides historical perspective, practical guidance, and focused
solutions.
James Felici has been involved in the publishing industry-on both the
editorial and production sides-for more than 30 years. A veteran journalist
and former managing editor of Publish, Felici has set type on IBM,
Compugraphic, Linotype, CCI, and Magna systems, as well as numerous desktop
programs. His expertise has also made him an in-demand speaker at computer
shows around the country, including Macword Expos, Seybold Seminars, and
more.

Frank Romano, RIT School of Print Media
"The ultimate typographic tool: a concise, beautiful book that pulls
together everything you need to produce great typography."

Roger Black, Danilo Black, Inc.
"Clear and elegant...There's no better or more useful introduction to the
whole craft of typography."

Book Description
This book is about how type should look and how to make it look that way; in
other words, how to set type like a professional. It releases the craft
knowledge that used to reside almost exclusively in the heads of people
working in type shops. The shops are gone, the technologies have changed,
but the goal remains the same. This book explains in very practical terms
how to use today's computerized tools to achieve that secret of good design:
well-set type.

Beautifully designed and richly illustrated, The Complete Manual of
Typography is an essential reference for anyone who works with type.
Designers, print production professionals, and corporate communications
managers can go straight to the index to find focused answers to specific
questions, while educators and students can read it as a textbook from cover
to cover. You'll find:

History, basic concepts, and anatomy of good typography, concisely presented
and indexed for quick reference by busy professionals.

Straight-ahead instructions for how to manage fonts, handle corrupted or
missing fonts, and find the characters you need.

Clear, useful explanations of what makes good type good (and bad type bad) .

Detailed guidance on controlling the fundamentals of type, including
measure, point size, leading, kerning, and hyphenation and justification.

Practical advice on how to fix and avoid composition problems such as loose
lines, bad rags, widows and orphans.

Hard-to-find rules for managing indents and alignments, skews, wraps,
expert-set characters, and tables.

Scores of workarounds that show how to wring good type out of uncooperative
word-processing and layout programs.


Back Cover copy

[Testimonials]
"The ultimate typographic tool: a concise, beautiful book that pulls
together everything you need to produce great typography."
--Frank Romano, RIT School of Print Media

"Clear and elegant...There's no better or more useful introduction to the
whole craft of typography."
--Roger Black, Danilo Black, Inc.

"All you've always wanted to know about type and typography but never dared
to ask. Jim Felici brings together a vast amount of knowledge in this book.
Must-have!"
--Erik Spiekermann, author, Stop Stealing Sheep (and Find Out How Type
Works)

This book is about how type should look and how to make it look that way; in
other words, how to set type like a professional. It releases the craft
knowledge that used to reside almost exclusively in the heads of people
working in type shops. The shops are gone, the technologies have changed,
but the goal remains the same. This book explains in very practical terms
how to use today's computerized tools to achieve that secret of good design:
well-set type.

Beautifully designed and richly illustrated, The Complete Manual of
Typography is an essential reference for anyone who works with type.
Designers, print production professionals, and corporate communications
managers can go straight to the index to find focused answers to specific
questions, while educators and students can read it as a textbook from cover
to cover. You'll find:


* History, basic concepts, and anatomy of good typography, concisely
presented and indexed for quick reference by busy professionals.
* Straight-ahead instructions for how to manage fonts, handle corrupted or
missing fonts, and find the characters you need.
* Clear, useful explanations of what makes good type good (and bad type bad)
.
* Detailed guidance on controlling the fundamentals of type, including
measure, point size, leading, kerning, and hyphenation and justification.
* Practical advice on how to fix and avoid composition problems such as
loose lines, bad rags, widows and orphans.
* Hard-to-find rules for managing indents and alignments, skews, wraps,
expert-set characters, and tables.
* Scores of workarounds that show how to wring good type out of
uncooperative word-processing and layout programs.


About the author
James Felici has worked in the publishing industry-in both editorial and
production-for over 30 years. A veteran journalist and former managing
editor of Publish magazine, he has set type by hand as well as on systems
from IBM, Linotype, Compugraphic, CCI, and Magna. His other books include
The Desktop Style Guide (Bantam/ITC), How to Get Great Type Out of Your
Computer (North Light), and contributions to The Macintosh Bible (Peachpit
Press). He writes for numerous publications including PC World,Macworld, and
The Seybold Report, and is a featured speaker at Seybold Seminars, Macworld
Expo, and other events worldwide.



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