无论我们走到哪里，无论我们做什么，印刷文字都在我们日常生活的各个方面发挥着作用。在我们看到的，读到的和吸收的所有消息的背后，字体的设计和选择决定了这些文字的风格，上下文和直接性。从广告和新闻头条，到书套或机场的导向标识系统，选择最合适的字体不是一件容易的事，也不仅仅基于美学。

由于现在可用的字体种类繁多，因此《字体目录》区分并确定了这些形式，以提供一系列全面可用的字体。1800多种字体根据类别被划分成了Serif, Sans Serif, Display 和Script，接着又按公认的子类别进行排列。这使读者可以直接比较具有相似外观的字体，从而有助于加深对设计和选择过程的理解。

《字体目录》是一本**的视觉百科全书，是新手和爱好者的必备创作工具。

Wherever we go and whatever we do, the printed word plays a part in every aspect of our day-to-

day lives. Behind all the messages we see, read, and absorb, the design and choice of typeface dictate the tone, context and immediacy of these words. From advertising and news headlines to book jackets or wayfinding at an airport, choosing the most appropriate typeface is not an easy task, nor one based on aesthetic alone.

With such a diverse and inspiring range of types now on offer, Type Directory separates and identifies these forms to provide a comprehensive selection of available typefaces. Over 1,800 typefaces are organized by category – Serif, Sans Serif, Display and Script – and subsequently arranged by recognized sub-categories. This allows the reader to make a direct comparison of typefaces with a similar appearance, thus facilitating a deeper understanding of the design and selection process. A visual celebration of the craft, innovation and beauty of these letterforms is presented throughout, from classic typefaces like Garamond, Bodoni and Times through to the contemporary Bliss, Gotham and Meta.

The ultimate visual encyclopedia, Type Directory is an essential creative tool for novices and aficionados alike. This sumptuous sourcebook will inform, educate, inspire and stimulate as a must-have reference title.