Computers and Typography (v. 2)

This volume reflects the developments in the rapidly-changing field of typography for computer interface design. Presented as a series of integrated case studies and interviews, the book covers: the skills needed for quality website design; the impact of computers upon publishing and coroprate design; the use of computers within the educational field; the progress of child-orientated typefaces; and issues in screen layout when designing educational and training software.

ISBN	1841500496	Pages	192
ISBN13	9781841500492 (What's this?)	Volumes	001
Publisher	Intellect Books	Weight (grammes)	350
Imprint	Intellect Books	Published in	Bristol
Format	Hardback	Previous ISBN	9781841508481
Publication date	01 Feb 2002	Height (mm)	230
Library of Congress	Z246.C56 2	Width (mm)	178
DEWEY	686.220285	Academic level	Professional / Scholarly, General
DEWEY edition	DC21

	Introduction	7
Pt. 1	Issues Involved in the Design of Web Sites
	How to arrange text on web pages by Gunnlaugur Se Briem	10
	Computer screens are not like paper: typography on the web by Ari Davidow	21
Pt. 2	Non-Latin Typography
	Non-Latin typesetting in the digital age by Fiona Ross	42
	English, Japanese and the computer by Eiichi Kono	54
Pt. 3	Changes in Work Practices
	Book design by Ian Mackenzie-Kerr	69
	Slouching toward cyberspace: the place of the lettering arts in the digital era by David Levy	75
	Changes in the relationship between printer and designer: craft before, during and after graphic design by David Jury	81
Pt. 4	Letterforms and the Computer
	Hand, eye and mind: a design trinity by Michael Harvey	91
	Metafont in the Rockies: the Colorado typemaking project by Richard Southall	98
Pt. 5	Typography and Educational Software
	The design of educational software by Rosemary Sassoon	118
	Learning by design: the role of design in facilitating learning by Roger Dickinson	132
	Epilogue	148
	Index	149

"Praise for Computers and Typography Vol. 1:...Make no mistake - a genuine revolution is taking place. The voices recorded in this volume are its protagonists and witnesses.' - Douglas Williamson, Logos 'There is so little available [literature] that deals with type design...in conjunction with computers. Sassoon's book is one answer to this.' - R. Johnson, Writing & Computers 'An exceptionally wide range of articles discussing the impact of computers on typography. I recommend it to all who want an accessible introduction to the issues involved.' - Ewan Clayton, The Scribe"

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