A vastly experienced Swiss book-designer explains his trade with plentiful illustrations of designed books. Two complementary components are added: an essay by Hochuli on some dogmas of typography, and arguing for an attitude of critical openness of mind; and reproduction of books designed by Hochuli himself, with analytical captions by Kinross.

availabilityin print
published2003.05.29
extent168 pp
dimensions255 × 170 mm
illustrations240 two-colour pictures
bindingsewn & flapped paperback
ISBN0-907259-23-5
ISBN13978-0-907259-23-7
£17.50
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