Das Detail in der Typografie

In this handy brochure, Swiss typographer and book designer Jost Hochuli provides a concise, informative introduction to microtypography. The focus is on the fundamental units: letter, letter spacing, word, word spacing, line, line spacing, and column.
Starting with the physiological and psychological factors of the reading process, the author vividly unfolds the basic elements of letters and typefaces, awakening an appreciation for the often crucial nuances with a wealth of examples. "The Detail in Typography" is a concise presentation of everything everyone—whether reader, proofreader, editor, typographer, or book designer—should know about the fundamentals of our writing and reading culture.