How Long to Read Type Specimens

How Long Does it Take to Read Type Specimens?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Type Specimens by Dori Griffin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Type Specimens introduces readers to the history of typography and printing through a chronological visual tour of the books, posters, and ephemera designed to sell fonts to printers, publishers, and eventually graphic designers. This richly illustrated book guides design educators, advanced design students, design practitioners, and type aficionados through four centuries of visual and trade history, equipping them to contextualize the aesthetics and production of type in a way that is practical, engaging, and relevant to their practice. Fully illustrated throughout with 200 color images of type specimens and related ephemera, the book illuminates the broader history of typography and printing, showing how letterforms and their technologies have evolved over time, inspiring and guiding designers of today.

How long is Type Specimens?

Type Specimens by Dori Griffin is 257 pages long, and a total of 66,049 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Type Specimens Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Type Specimens aloud.

What Reading Level is Type Specimens?

Type Specimens is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Type Specimens?

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