The Elements of Typographic Style Review

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The primary form of communication on the web is through text which makes typography one of the most important aspects to design for. The Elements of Typographic Style will help you create designs that help your users quickly parse the text on the page, understand their relations, and understand your site better.

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Pros

Pro
Provides a comprehensive overview

The book is designed to cover all aspects of typography which makes it a good intro book for readers who are new to the subject.

Pro
Covers the history of typography

Throughout the book, typographic practices are explained along with their historical significance. Many terms and practices in typography are steeped in history, and learning it helps understand both the rationale, and significance of their adoption, and as a result, what role they play in modern typography.

Cons

Con
Poorly formatted book

The writing style of this book can make it difficult to read. Long walls of text, references to terms that are never defined, and a lack of captions. There is a lack of visual examples, and the small font makes it easy for a reader to lose their place.