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Though many outside the design community see type as 'just lines on a page,' it has long been considered an art form, as well as a potent form of communication with a stylistic language all its own. From the calligraphy schools of ancient China to the explosive new forms of David Carson, it's clear that type is more than just a vehicle for conveying information to the user. If done right, type can be one of the most powerful tools for shaping the way an audience perceives written information, written information such as these very fiery-hot words you see before you. The pages that follow are your mini-guidebook to the strange and magical land of type. Your guide on this tour is Webmonkey Nadav, the designer with a human-friendly touch.
Savio, Nadav. Webmonkey (2001). Design>Typography>Web Design