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stygyan · 14-10-2008, 18:31

Hi there.

To clarify things, I must admit the only "graphic design course" i took for real, was a free course (paid by the government) where I learnt to use photoshop, illustrator and all that.

But the fundamentals were pretty lousy.

I'm trying to learn new things right now, and I was interested in learning all there is to know about type.

Would you all be so kind to point me to good resources?

I want to buy a pair of books - and surely i'll buy them in a pair of months - but right now my pocket is empty.

Thanks in advance. Big thanks in advance, in fact.

itaaa · 14-10-2008, 19:49

et viola!
typography - Google Search

AndyO · 16-10-2008, 07:44

This book was recommended to me: Stop Stealing Sheep - it seemed pretty useful, but I had to rush through it 'cos some bugger put a hold on it at the library and I had to take it back after a few days...

stygyan · 16-10-2008, 07:59

Thank you, Andyo. I'll look for it on play.com.

stygyan · 16-10-2008, 13:21

Just so you know, I just found this and I'm utterly amazed.

Index

It's a great article. Way great. Didn't know at all about Carl Dair.

Lizard · 10-11-2008, 08:17

How did you get to study photoshop/illustrator for free?? Please tell me=)

artygirl · 27-11-2008, 19:30

Hey there

I'm studying a graphic design degree currently and for type, we had 'type and typography' by Phil Baines recommended to us. Hope this helps!

flyingwodka · 27-11-2008, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizard

How did you get to study photoshop/illustrator for free?? Please tell me=)

Nobody gets it for free. But Students must pay fewer prizes for the software.

Zaoris · 28-11-2008, 13:44

Here What is typography? Typograhy Explained | Acuity Designs, you may like this link :]

gotnousername · 28-11-2008, 16:51

Five Simple Steps to better typography : Articles : Mark Boulton

My best tip, would be to pay more attention to the white rather than the black and keep it simple.

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stygyan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	Typography basics Hi there. To clarify things, I must admit the only "graphic design course" i took for real, was a free course (paid by the government) where I learnt to use photoshop, illustrator and all that. But the fundamentals were pretty lousy. I'm trying to learn new things right now, and I was interested in learning all there is to know about type. Would you all be so kind to point me to good resources? I want to buy a pair of books - and surely i'll buy them in a pair of months - but right now my pocket is empty. Thanks in advance. Big thanks in advance, in fact.

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itaaa ab. user. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: washington, dc Posts: 1,007	et viola! typography - Google Search

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stygyan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	Thank you, Andyo. I'll look for it on play.com.

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stygyan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	Just so you know, I just found this and I'm utterly amazed. Index It's a great article. Way great. Didn't know at all about Carl Dair.

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Lizard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2	How did you get to study photoshop/illustrator for free?? Please tell me=)

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artygirl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 76	Hey there I'm studying a graphic design degree currently and for type, we had 'type and typography' by Phil Baines recommended to us. Hope this helps!

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Zaoris feels creative Join Date: May 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 277	Here What is typography? Typograhy Explained \| Acuity Designs, you may like this link :]

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