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Typographic Elements
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The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst offers a comprehensive guide on typography, including history and contemporary practices such as layout and design. What makes this books so popular is the way the text connects elements of typography to the larger frameworks of culture and language. This text offers a well-rounded approach to the technical aspects of typography and how the practice is situated within a human context. Some criticize the text for being a bit dense and for favoring some typographical practices over others. Locate a copy near you through WorldCat.
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Designing with Type: The Essential Guide to Typography by James Craig and Irene Korol Scala is a classic text on typography, this book covers the fundamentals of type design, layout, and composition, with numerous examples and illustrations. This text does a nice job bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications. User experience is also a theme throughout, specifically in its discussion of readability versus legibility- an important distinction. Some argue that this text oversimplifies concepts, though it is regarded as an excellent place to start. Access provided through Internet Archive.
