The Geometry of Type explores 100 traditional and modern typefaces in detail, with a full spread devoted to each entry. Characters from each typeface are enlarged and annotated to reveal key features, anatomical details, and the finer, often-overlooked elements of type design, which shows how these attributes affect mood and readability. Sidebar information lists the designer and foundry, the year of release and the different weights and styles available, while feature boxes explain the origins and 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, and the best letters for identification are highlighted.
Stephen Coles Book order
Stephen Coles is a writer and typographer whose work delves into the intricacies of visual communication and typeface design. He meticulously explores the history and practical applications of typography, contributing to a deeper understanding of the art and science behind letterforms. Through his publications and consulting, Coles illuminates the profound impact of type on design and readability. His approach emphasizes a keen analysis of form, function, and the enduring aesthetic of type.


- 2013
- 2012
The Anatomy of Type: A Graphic Guide to 100 Typefaces
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Anatomy of Type is the ultimate stylistic guide to the intricacies and design of 100 indispensable typefaces. A delightful, colorful, and visual reference guide created by Stephen Coles and Tony Seddon—two acknowledged pros in the font design world—The Anatomy of Type was developed with typographers, graphic designers, and font geeks in mind, graphically and visually expanding on the current font-mania initiated by Simon Garfields's Just My Type.