im currently a student planning on majoring in graphic design. although i havent taken any typography classes i want a head start. so can you guys give me a little info about it? for example, whats the best programs to use? and anything else that you think would be helpful.
thanks.
Hey June,
I think the best you can do is read some books on the subject.
There are some wonderful specimens out there.
Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst is the first that comes to my mind.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0881791326/qid=1076442246//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-0860516-9368748?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
I think it's a very nice introduction to the wonderful and weird world of typography.
Also, a large number of outstanding typographic books can be find on this site too; see:
http://www.typophile.com/books/archives/1%20Essentials.html
Oh, and don't start too early with those pesky computers... There are some nice "manual" ways to start a typography student's career...
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