The Stroke: Theory Of Writing [Paperback]

Gerrit Noordzij (Author)

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Paperback: 86 pages
Publisher: Hyphen (Dec 1 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0907259308
ISBN-13: 978-0907259305
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.8 x 0.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 227 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #442,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Appearing for the first time in an English-language edition, The Stroke puts forward a genuine theory of writing-that is, the concepts behind letters on the page, whether by pen, pencil, or brush. Concerned not just with art calligraphy and beautiful forms, The Stroke is a description of the phenomenon of letters and how they are made in writing. Starting from basic principles, Noordzij begins with the white space that creates definition by surrounding letters. Then, using simple geometrical concepts, he describes in minute detail how the strokes of writing can be formed. His theory serves to repair the split that grew up, with the invention of printing, between written and typographic letters. With The Stroke, Noordzij can be seen as a prophet of digital typography committed to freeing typefaces from the constraints of their embodiment in metal.

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A letter is two shapes, one light, one dark. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Obligatory for every type design student, Dec 31 2011

By Cristiano Baptista - Published on Amazon.com

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If you're a type design enthusiast/student looking for some understanding of the connection between written and typographic letters, this is the book to get.
It have been a long time since I got so much useful information from such a tiny book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Stroke: Theory of Writing, Jan 6 2009

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This is a classic and is great in any typographer or graphic designer library. I got this book used and was in excellent condition.

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