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Ellen Lupton: Thinking With Type

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Exploring Typography: From Line Height to Typefaces

The chapter delves into the intricacies of typography, covering topics such as line height, letting, kerning, mono-spaced fonts, type foundries, italics, ligatures, and typeface design like Scala. It emphasizes the historical origins, design considerations, and practical applications of various typographic elements in both traditional and modern contexts. The conversation underlines the importance of typographic knowledge for designers, writers, editors, and the impact of typography on communication.

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