Robert Bringhurst authored three editions of a book titled The Elements of Typographic Style. Originally published in 1992, it was revised in 1996 and 2004. The book, which is a history and guide to typography, has been praised by Hermann Zapf, who said “I wish to see this book become the Typographers’ Bible.” The name is a play on The Elements of Style.

In 2005, Richard Rutter started an unofficial companion web site—webtypography.net—which hopes to interpret this book for web designers.

• ISBN 0-88179-205-5 (cloth)
• ISBN 0-88179-206-3 (paperback)

The chapters of the third edition are as follows.

1. The Grand Design
2. Rhythm & Proportion
3. Harmony & Counterpoint
4. Structural Forms & Devices
5. Analphabetic Symbols
6. Choosing & Combining Type
7. Historical Interlude
8. Shaping the Page
9. The State of the Art
10. Grooming the Font
11. Prowling the Specimen Books

References

• Amazon.com: Books: The Elements of Typographic Style
• The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web A practical guide to web typography

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The Elements of Typographic Style