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Beginning Graphic Design: Typography

Posted by Erich Shelton on Thursday, June 1, 2017, In : Video 
This is a nicely presented little video, laying out the basics of typography. While I don't necessarily agree with everything that is said within the video, like leading, it is still fun to watch if you are a beginner at typography. Enjoy!


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10 steps toward good typography

Posted by Erich Shelton on Sunday, January 29, 2017, In : Video 
Here's a nice little video covering the very basics of good typography. It is especially helpful for those who are new to design. Click here!
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The Prints and the Pauper: Johannes Gutenberg and the invention of movable type

Posted by Erich Shelton on Monday, January 16, 2017, In : Educational 

I found the below article on I Love Typography and have copied it here for your convenience. To see the original article, please visit I Love Typography's excellent website. Keith Houston, the author, is the founder of shadycharacters.co.uk. His latest book, The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time, is available now from W.W. Norton & Co.
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In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg entered into an agreement with on...


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The History of Typography

Posted by Erich Shelton on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, In : Video 
A paper letter-animation about the history of typography.


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Erich Shelton I am a retired adjunct professor from the University of Southern Indiana, located in Evansville. My favourite subjects to teach are obviously ‘Typography’ as well as ‘Graphic Design History’, 'Senior Seminar' and ‘Computer Illustration.’

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