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jmrprice's review against another edition
3.0
Worth the read to understand why some fonts have been around for decades (centuries!) and continue to appeal to folks. Also interesting to learn about some of the more prolific type designers.
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
3.0
Fonts are something I have always taken for granted and, until I met graphic designer friends in college, never really had cause to think about. Through this book, I learned more than I ever thought possible about them, from design, to history, to piracy, to the sheer obsession people have with them.
Unfortunately, this book is not particularly well-written. It's difficult to wade through, is disjointed, and seems to borrow heavily from the documentary on the Helvetica font, which I watched and overall was a more enjoyable experience. However, I did learn quite a bit from this book, and enjoyed myself in the process, which is always a good thing. I don't think I'll deviate too much from Calibri and Arial, though....
Unfortunately, this book is not particularly well-written. It's difficult to wade through, is disjointed, and seems to borrow heavily from the documentary on the Helvetica font, which I watched and overall was a more enjoyable experience. However, I did learn quite a bit from this book, and enjoyed myself in the process, which is always a good thing. I don't think I'll deviate too much from Calibri and Arial, though....
frostap's review against another edition
5.0
That I love this book was kind of a foregone conclusion, but it was even better than expected. If you cringe when you see Comic Sans, this is for you!
katyab's review against another edition
3.0
Probably 3.5 stars. This was fun and informative, and considering I often struggle getting through non-fiction books, this was a breeze. It’s nice to find something that opens your eyes to a whole new layer of life — most fonts are made to be invisible, but I’ll be damned if I don’t keep noticing them from now on!