A well-designed document enhances the reader’s experience and the writer’s reputation. Like everything else, good document design is part art and part science. This page gives some resources for document design and typograpny.

Books

Robert Bringhurst’s book “The Elements of Typographic Style” is a treasure. Buy the hardback version because you will want to keep it for ever.

Robin Williams’ book “The Non-Designer’s Design Book” is an entertaining, useful introduction to document design and typography.

Other Resources