Whether if you are an illustrator, a straight up graphic designer, or even a 3d artist -one can not over look the importance of typography (that is if you are serious about the world of visual communication). Heck even film crews have someone who is well versed in how typography is used to display cast members and intro credits and so on. Now, with that being said here is typography book list that not every designer should have- but one that at least every designer should know about. However if you go out and get one or all of these books it will definitely increase you skill level as an artist. I will more than likely revise this list in the future as newer books and type styles come out
1.Thinking with type by Ellen Lupton
(This book is essential as it gives you insight in to how type works and why)
2.Designing with type by James Craig, Irene Korol Scala, and William Bevington
(This book talks more about the process of how to design with type (crucial).
3.The world PieceBook by Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente
(The thought process of graffiti writers all over the world)
4. What is Typography by David Jurry
(In depth explanation of typography)
5. Typography workbook
by Timothy Samara
(lesson design to help you work with and understand type better)
6. Just My Type by Simon Garfield
(A book all about different font sets)
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