
2 Vols. Typography: Formation and Transformation and Macro– and Microaesthetics by Willi Kunz
(2) Volumes by Willi Kunz: Typography: Formation and Transformation; Introduction to typographic process, 2003. Verlag Niggli AG, Sulgen and Zürich, Switzerland. 10.5 x 9, pp. 160. Typography: Macro- and Microaesthetics; Fundamentals of typographic design, third printing, revised and expanded edition, 2002. Verlag Niggli AG, Sulgen and Zürich, Switzerland. 10.5 x 9, pp. 172. Both English language editions. Design by Willi Kunz. Using detailed principles and illustrated examples, these volumes demonstrate how modern typography, while firmly anchored in the past, can inspire new interpretations of visual ideas. Kunz’s theories and approaches are indispensable for understanding the process and practice of design. Typography: Macro- and Microaesthetics discusses the typographic elements; the microaesthetic qualities of letters, numbers, and punctuation marks, lines, and geometric elements and their diverse applications. This book analyzes the design aspects of space, structure, sequence,