Ask HN: Best book on topography? 5 points by avindroth 9y ago ↗ HN It must be a lost art, but I want to know the history of topography and advancements of techniques. Any resource, community or starting point would be greatly appreciated!
[–] eswat 9y ago ↗ I'm not sure if it's still the case but The Elements of Typopgrahic Style by Robert Bringhurst was my bible for picking up the nitty-gritty on typography: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bri... [–] avindroth 9y ago ↗ Thanks, but I am looking for a book on topography (maps).Thank you for the recommendation though! [–] axvk 9y ago ↗ I actually also misread and wanted a book on typography so thanks. [–] avindroth 9y ago ↗ Lol, there is a book called Typography for Lawyers, which is decent.http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html [–] bbcbasic 9y ago ↗ Looks like he made a topo
[–] avindroth 9y ago ↗ Thanks, but I am looking for a book on topography (maps).Thank you for the recommendation though!
[–] axvk 9y ago ↗ I actually also misread and wanted a book on typography so thanks. [–] avindroth 9y ago ↗ Lol, there is a book called Typography for Lawyers, which is decent.http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html [–] bbcbasic 9y ago ↗ Looks like he made a topo
[–] avindroth 9y ago ↗ Lol, there is a book called Typography for Lawyers, which is decent.http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html
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[ 3.7 ms ] story [ 19.8 ms ] threadThank you for the recommendation though!
http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html