Each of these subjects is looked at from historical and theoretical perspectives.Aimed at those who may be unfamiliar with theoretical and historical perspectives on the graphic aspects of language, and with broad concepts in applied linguistics, the book also directs readers to areas of further reading in each of these fields. Extensively illustrated with examples of past and present graphic language, Typography and Language in Everyday Life is essential reading for students of typography, graphic design, applied linguistics and education, as well as the general reader.Sue Walker is Head of the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication at The University of Reading, where she has taught since 1980. Alongside her academic work, she practices as a typographer and information designer and was a founding partner of Text Matters, an information design consultancy, in 1990.
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Each of these subjects is looked at from historical and theoretical perspectives.Aimed at those who may be unfamiliar with theoretical and historical perspectives on the graphic aspects of language, and with broad concepts in applied linguistics, the book also directs readers to areas of further reading in each of these fields. Extensively illustrated with examples of past and present graphic language, Typography and Language in Everyday Life is essential reading for students of typography, graphic design, applied linguistics and education, as well as the general reader.Sue Walker is Head of the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication at The University of Reading, where she has taught since 1980. Alongside her academic work, she practices as a typographer and information designer and was a founding partner of Text Matters, an information design consultancy, in 1990.
- ISBN:
- 9780582357556
- 9780582357556
- Category:
- Typography & lettering
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 12-12-2000
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions (mm):
- 234x156x14mm
- Weight:
- 0.34kg
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