The Big Book of Font Combinations: Hundreds of Typeface Pairing Ideas for Graphic Design & Typography Enthusiasts

by Douglas N Bonneville

Overview

So many font combinations, so little time! The BBOFC is an expansive collection of over 350 carefully crafted full-page typeface combination samples. The font pairings in BBOFC will inspire you and save you time. The BBOFC is bound to inspire and is a trustworthy companion to consult for all kinds of design projects and general study of typography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780960043903
Publisher:	Bon Communications
Publication date:	02/28/2019
Pages:	374
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Douglas Bonneville has been a graphic designer since 1992. Starting in print design and custom publishing, he moved into web design, user interface, and user experience design. Graphic design and typography resources, including "The Big Book of Font Combinations", are currently his main area of creative interest and output. He resides in Rhode Island with his wife Mary, three boys, two cats, and more guitars and pairs of reading glasses than he can count.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents I

Introduction 6

29 Principles for Making Great Font Combinations 11

Akzidenz Grotesk / Akzidenz Grotesk 14

Akzidenz Grotesk / Bembo 15

Akzidenz Grotesk / Clarendon 16

Akzidenz Grotesk / Egyptienne 17

Akzidenz Grotesk / Minion 18

Akzidenz Grotesk / New Baskerville 19

Akzidenz Grotesk / New Century Schoolbook 20

Akzidenz Grotesk / Palatino 21

Akzidenz Grotesk / Warnock 22

Antique Olive / Antique Olive 23

Antique Olive / Helvetica 24

Antique Olive / Minion 25

Antique Olive / New Baskerville 26

Antique Olive / Palatino 27

Antique Olive / Souvenir 28

Antique Olive / Warnock29

Arno / Arno 30

Arno / Akzidenz Grotesk 31

Arno / Franklin Gothic32

Arno / Frutiger 33

Arno / Helvetica 34

Arno / Univers 35

Avant Garde / Avant Garde 36

Avant Garde / Berkeley37

Avant Garde / Caslon 38

Avant Garde / New Baskerville39

Avant Garde / Palatino 40

Avant Garde / Warnock 41

Avenir / Avenir 42

Avenir / Caslon 43

Avenir / Goudy Old Style 44

Avenir / New Baskerville 45

Avenir / Palatino 46

...Bell Gothic, Bembo, Berkely, and 40+ more combinations through p370

Editorial Reviews

"Douglas has pulled together...a real resource for typographers and anyone who has to work with type...a treasure trove of inspiration and a great addition to your type library."

- Joel Friedlander, thebookdesigner.com

"I've just bought your font pairing book. It's incredible. An amazing resource."

David McKinney, Filter Squad

"Again, congrats on a great book. It's really proven helpful. Not only has it aided my design process but I've also been able to quickly show clients some options and therewith dramatically reduce the time it takes them to make decisions."

Timothy Victor, The Typesetter

"(5.0 stars) Very cool...I love this book! I've got in on my iPad for quick access and zooming in on the detail. The resolution is awesome and it displays beautifully...."

- Belinda

"(4.5 stars) If you are interested in typography and want to get up close and personal with some classic fonts; The Big Book of Font Combinations may be just the kind of tool you need."

- Jacci Howard Bear

"I...bought your (at first sight awesome) book. Can't wait to use it, thanks a lot!"

- Ard, Simplability

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- Jyoti

"...your book is really a great help and its worth the money! I can highly recommend it!"

- M. Jäckel

"Thanks very much for putting together the big book - I purchased it today, and it will be extremely helpful for quickly perusing new combinations (as you intended!)."

- S. Eastwood

"P.S. I LOVE this book!"

- Rob, 52novels.com

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- Matt

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