The Elements of Typographic Style
LC Class | Z246 .B74 1992 | |
The Elements of Typographic Style is a book on typography and style by Canadian
translator Robert Bringhurst. Originally published in 1992 by Hartley & Marks Publishers, it was revised in 1996, 2001 (v2.4), 2002 (v2.5), 2004 (v3.0), 2005 (v3.1), 2008 (v3.2), and 2012 (v4.0). A history and guide to typography, it has been praised by Hermann Zapf, who said "I wish to see this book become the Typographers' Bible."[1] Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones consider it "the finest book ever written about typography," according to the FAQ section of their type foundry's website.[2]
Because of its status as a respected and frequently cited resource, typographers and designers often refer to it simply as Bringhurst.
The title alludes to
Editions
- First edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 1992, 254pp, ISBN 0-88179-110-5(hardcover)
- Second edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 1996, 352pp, ISBN 0-88179-132-6(paperback)
- Third edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 2005, ISBN 0-88179-206-3(paperback)
- Fourth edition: Hartley & Marks Publishers, 2012, ISBN 0-88179-212-8(paperback)
See also
References
- ISBN 978-0-88179-212-6
- ^ "Can you recommend any good books on typography?". www.typography.com. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
- ISBN 0-88179-206-3
External links
- The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web – an unaffiliated webpage applying the same principles to web typography
- A Classic Thesis Style – An Homage to The Elements of Typographic Style – LaTeX and LyX template for dissertations, books and articles inspired by Bringhurst's book
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