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James Felici
James Felici is an accomplished author and graphic designer, renowned for his expertise in type and typography. His notable works include 'The Complete Manual of Typography' and 'Type and Layout: Are You Communicating or Just Making Pretty Shapes?' which have become essential resources for designers and typographers alike. Felici's writing style is characterized by clarity and precision, making complex topics accessible to both novices and professionals in the design field.
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- Authors
- James Felici
- Published
- January 2003
- Publisher
- Adobe Press
- ISBN
- N/A
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 390
- Genres
- Graphic DesignDesign
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