The Field Guide to Typography explores and explains the myriad typefaces that we see around us in our day-to-day lives, from airplane liveries to computer screens, from billboard hoardings to signage systems. It presents over 120 typefaces - old and new, common and unusual - with photographic references to help 'font spotters' identify particular typefaces in the wild. Accompanying background information explains the origin, usage and key features of each typeface, and 'Field Facts' provide little-known nuggets of information to expand your typographical awareness. Attractive and informative, The Field Guide to Typography is a unique visual reference for novice font fans and experienced designers alike, and a comprehensive celebration of our expanding typographic world.

A collection of over 125 typefaces - old and new, common and unusual - found in the modern urban environment

About the Author
Peter Dawson co-founded his design practice, Grade, in 2000. He is a fellow and a former chair and board member of the International Society of Typographic Designers, and has also acted as a visiting typography lecturer at a number of universities. He is the author of The Field Guide to Typography, also published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews
'An excellent guide ... fascinating' - Creative Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780500241448
Author Peter Dawson
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 960g