Description
Discover the intriguing world of typography with 'Comic Sans', a captivating book that dives deep into one of the most polarizing typefaces of our time. This brand new release from Orion Publishing, set for 2024, unveils the fascinating journey of Comic Sans, exploring its controversial yet impactful presence in the digital landscape. From its unexpected creation story to its notorious reputation among designers, this book offers a unique lens on how a simple typeface can evoke strong emotions and inspire debates about design standards.
In 'Comic Sans', you'll learn how this everyday font became a symbol for a movement to ban it within professional settings while still being widely embraced by educators and casual users alike. The book also highlights the evolution of typography in the digital age, showcasing how various new typefaces like Crash Soul and Lovely Scream Queens keep the art of letter design fresh and innovative.
Perfect for typophiles, graphic designers, and anyone who appreciates the quirks of digital culture, 'Comic Sans' not only challenges perceptions but tantalizes with the question: could Comic Sans actually be the coolest typeface ever created? Get your copy today to uncover the untold stories and design insights that make Comic Sans a significant player in the typography world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399609302
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399609302
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Comic Sans is one of the most used and most reviled typefaces of the digital age. How was it made? How could it spawn a movement to ban it and yet still be so widely promoted by educators? What does its accidental creator make of its contentious and singular history?
This quirky and unique book considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on. It examines how a typeface, correctly used, may sell us almost anything, and how new types with names such as Crash Soul, Lovely Scream Queens and Ampersandist (to name but three recent examples of the hundreds issued each year) each attempt to keep the alphabet exciting and new. And it concludes with an alluring question: could Comic Sans now be the coolest typeface ever made?
In 'Comic Sans', you'll learn how this everyday font became a symbol for a movement to ban it within professional settings while still being widely embraced by educators and casual users alike. The book also highlights the evolution of typography in the digital age, showcasing how various new typefaces like Crash Soul and Lovely Scream Queens keep the art of letter design fresh and innovative.
Perfect for typophiles, graphic designers, and anyone who appreciates the quirks of digital culture, 'Comic Sans' not only challenges perceptions but tantalizes with the question: could Comic Sans actually be the coolest typeface ever created? Get your copy today to uncover the untold stories and design insights that make Comic Sans a significant player in the typography world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399609302
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399609302
Year: 2024
Publisher: Orion
Description:
Comic Sans is one of the most used and most reviled typefaces of the digital age. How was it made? How could it spawn a movement to ban it and yet still be so widely promoted by educators? What does its accidental creator make of its contentious and singular history?
This quirky and unique book considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on. It examines how a typeface, correctly used, may sell us almost anything, and how new types with names such as Crash Soul, Lovely Scream Queens and Ampersandist (to name but three recent examples of the hundreds issued each year) each attempt to keep the alphabet exciting and new. And it concludes with an alluring question: could Comic Sans now be the coolest typeface ever made?