The Geometry of Type explores 100 traditional & modern typefaces in detail with a full spread devoted to each entry Characters from each typeface are enlarged & annotated to reveal key features anatomical details & the finer often-overlooked elements of type design which shows how these attributes affect mood & readability Sidebar information lists the designer & foundry the year of release & the different weights & styles available while feature boxes explain the origins & best uses for each typeface such as whether it is suitable for running text or as a display font for headlines To help the reader spot each typeface in the wider world the full character set is shown & the best letters for identification are highlighted This beautiful & highly practical work of reference for font spotters designers & users is a close-up celebration of typefaces & great type design