The Elements of Typographic Style
The Elements of Typographic Style is a book on typography and style by Canadian typographer, poet and translator Robert Bringhurst. Originally published in 1992 by Hartley & Marks Publishers, it was revised in 1996, 2001 (v2.4), 2002 (v2.5), 2004 (v3.0), 2005 (v3.1), 2008 (v3.2), and 2012 (v4.0). A history and guide to typography, it has been praised by Hermann Zapf, who said "I wish to see this book become the Typographers' Bible." Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones consider it "the finest book ever written about typography," according to the FAQ section of their type foundry's website. Because of its status as a respected and frequently cited resource, typographers and designers often refer to it simply as Bringhurst.
Cover of the Canadian first edition | |
| Author | Robert Bringhurst |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Typography |
| Publisher | Hartley & Marks Publishers |
Publication date | 1992 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover · paperback) |
| Pages | 254 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-88179-110-5 |
| 686.2/24 20 | |
| LC Class | Z246 .B74 1992 |
The title alludes to The Elements of Style, the classic guide to writing by Strunk and White.