Thinking with Type A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded)

by Lupton, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9781797226828
• ISBN10: 1797226827
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781797229621
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781568989693, 9781797232515
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-03-12
• Publisher: HACHETTE
• More Book Details

About This Book

Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded)

ISBN: 9781797226828

Who Uses It?

This book is primarily used by designers, writers, editors, and students who want to master the essentials of typography. It's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their visual communication skills, whether you're a professional in the field of graphic design or just starting out. The book's comprehensive coverage makes it a go-to guide for educators and students alike.

History and Editions

The third edition of "Thinking with Type" has been revised and expanded to include new voices, examples, and principles. First published in 2004, this edition has been updated to reflect the latest advancements in typography. The book now features 32 pages of new content, including introductions to diverse writing systems and demonstrations of basic design principles. This edition also includes a wider array of typefaces, covering everything from traditional fonts to modern digital fonts.

Author and Other Works

Ellen Lupton is the author of "Thinking with Type." She is a renowned design educator and curator who has written extensively on the subject of design and typography. Ellen Lupton's work is known for its clarity and focus, making complex design concepts accessible to readers of all levels. Her other notable works include "Design Is Storytelling" and "Graphic Design Thinking."

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers everything from typefaces and type families to kerning and tracking, grids, and layout principles.
• Historical and Contemporary Examples: The book includes a wide range of historical and contemporary examples of graphic design, showing how to learn the rules and how to break them.
• Critical Essays and Diagrams: Critical essays, eye-opening diagrams, helpful exercises, and dozens of examples and illustrations help readers understand and apply typography principles.
• Innovative Approach: The book introduces readers to diverse writing systems and current approaches to typeface design, making it a dynamic resource for both beginners and experienced designers.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781797226828
• Digital Formats: Not specified (available through major book retailers for international orders)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication Date: March 12, 2024
• Number of Pages: 256
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
• Dimensions: 7 x 8.5 inches

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats listed specifically for this ISBN, it is worth noting that the book is available in paperback format. For international orders, it can be found through major book retailers.

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Author Biography

Ellen Lupton is a designer, writer, and educator. She has written numerous books about graphic design, including Thinking with Type, Graphic Design Thinking, and Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers. She teaches in the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore (MICA), where she proudly serves as the Betty Cooke and William O. Steinmetz Design Chair. She is Curator Emerita at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, where her exhibitions included Herbert Bayer: Bauhaus Master and The Senses: Design Beyond Vision. Lupton loves reading, writing, teaching, and learning new things about design.