Explorations in Typography

Explorations in Typography: Mastering the Art of Fine Typesetting(A Visual Textbook for Intermediate to Advanced Typography) is a vast collection of beautiful typesetting examples by Carolina de Bartolo. A brief article by Erik Spiekermann has been set in hundreds of different typefaces, creating an extended visual taxonomy of typesetting that allows you to “learn by looking.” With complete type specifications on every page and many examples set in faces from the FontFont library, the aggregate effect is an ersatz type catalog that’s also an extensive resource of typesetting ideas for students and professionals. Its oversize format (9.25 x 12 inches) allows all typesetting to be shown at full size, with easy-to-see exact point sizes, leading, tracking and other details of proportion, spacing and alignment that distinguish fine typesetting. Sidebars explain the key visual features that make each setting work and provide historical and background information. Read more and buy the book at explorationsintypography.com.