The Non-Designer's Type Book FROM OUR EDITORS
Fatbrain Review Most experienced designers agree: though HTML offers unlimited opportunities to present information, it is a lousy place to learn design techniques, and all too often publishers let HTML limitations dictate pages that are ugly, boring and difficult to use. Don't be boxed in by HTML -- set your creativity free by learning basic design principles to use in creating innovative Web pages. This is the book recommended to teach even the visually-impaired the basics of layout and design, and it's drawn rave reviews from the Webmasters who frequent Web publishing newsgroups. One reader said "Most Web page design books just teach you various tricks and never teach you how to think and see. Robin's book talks about the basic principles which are equally applicable in We! b pages." Learn how to organize information effectively, the best typefaces to drive home your page's message, which colors and backgrounds are best for your needs and other basics of design, invaluable background for anyone hoping to create distinctive pages on the Web. If your design eye could use some refining, The Non-Designer's Design Book is the book you need.
ANNOTATION
Most experienced designers agree: though HTML offers unlimited opportunities to present information, it is a lousy place to learn design techniques, and all too often publishers let HTML limitations dictate pages that are ugly, boring and difficult to use. Don't be boxed in by HTML -- set your creativity free by learning basic design principles to use in creating innovative Web pages. This is the book recommended to teach even the visually-impaired the basics of layout and design, and it's drawn rave reviews from the Webmasters who frequent Web publishing newsgroups. One reader said "Most Web page design books just teach you various tricks and never teach you how to think and see. Robin's book talks about the basic principles which are equally applicable in We! b pages." Learn how to organize information effectively, the best typefaces to drive home your page's message, which colors and backgrounds are best for your needs and other basics of design, invaluable background for anyone hoping to create distinctive pages on the Web. If your design eye could use some refining, The Non-Designer's Design Book is the book you need.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Robin Williams takes desktop publishers on a tour of the principles governing type. Along the way she explains the logic behind the principles so you can understand what looks best and why. It doesn't matter what kind of computer you use or what software you use - Robin integrates both Macintosh and Windows typographic information in this book, which makes it a must-have for anyone's book shelf - from type novices to experienced graphic designers and typesetters.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Williams teaches electronic typography and has written some excellent books on digital design (e.g., The Non-Designer's Design Book, Peachpit, 1994). Anyone who has misplaced a font they just downloaded from a web site or who has witnessed the horrific use of type on many personal web sites knows how badly these books are needed. Clear explanations and good illustrations are the hallmarks of both volumes. There is little overlap, since one deals with managing the electronic fonts and the other with the uses of type. These gems are recommended for most collections.
Booknews
Williams aims to empower desktop publishers and Web page creators with the principles governing sophisticated typography on either Macintosh or Windows platforms. Examples and tips galore train the eyes to appreciate the finer types. Parts of this book were originally published as . Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
" The Non-Designer's Type Book is an essential reference for all serious desktop publishers wanting to produce professional books, publicity releases, order forms, and other publishing related documents."--The Midwest Book Review — James A. Cox
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