BELLA BOOK OF THE MONTH
January 6th, 2011
Here at Bella our designers pride themselves on keeping up to date with all that is new in the fast-moving world of Graphic Design and the Visual Arts. How better to hone our skills than by reading the latest state-of-the-art books from AVA Publishing. This month Bella recommends:
The Visual Dictionary of Typography 
Written by design experts Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris, this book is an invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of typography. More than 250 common typography terms are explained with concise definitions, accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of typographic terminology. From practical terms such as Accents, Bitmap and Classification to movements and styles such as Constructivism, De Stijl, Modernism and Swiss Typography, this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage. A comprehensive resource for professional designers and budding students of Graphic Design alike.
