Fontology: Free Fonts Source Book

Fontology: Free Fonts Source Book

by Maia Francisco (Author)

Synopsis

Typography is a fundamental element in contemporary design. Beyond their purely aesthetic function, the font serves to reflect an idea, mood or simply define the identity or personality behind a product or a piece, making a vital difference to the visual language. In today's world of instant visual communication, fonts have become an invaluable design resource and a means of conveying a definite message or a statement. The font is the ultimate creative design tool for the graphic designer and this remarkable visual source book offers hundreds of free fonts, to stimulate their creative process. From the graphic, experimental and industrial to the retro and romantic, this visual reference book provides a vast selection of directional font inspirations and ideas. This must-have book is replete with real-life examples of fonts used by leading designers for high-profile campaigns and projects. Fontology is an excellent source of inspiration and direct support for all graphic designers.

$30.22

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7 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 239
Edition: Pap/Cdr Mu
Publisher: Promotora de Prensa International S A (promopress)
Published: 01 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 8492810092
ISBN 13: 9788492810093

Author Bio
Maria Francisco studied art and design at Barcelona's Escola Massana Centre d'Art i Disseny and trained as pianist at the city's Conservatory of Music. She currently combines her art, design and music with the position of editor at Maomao. Specializing in the fields of graphic design and illustration, she has a number of published titles, including The Sourcebook of Contemporary Graphic Design, Sticker Stack and Ink Me: Temporary Tattoos Forever.