> very good question indeed, sandip. the art of document layout, > *incorrectly* called desktop publishing, is a specialised profession > altogether. > > the art is called 'typography'.
We usually use the word "typography" to refer to the art and science of font design, and "typesetting" to refer to the art and science of page composition and layout. In other words, when you begin creating compositions larger than a single letter, it goes beyond the boundary of "typography." It's possible that others use "typography" the way you did... don't know. > you could start with some basic googling on 'typography and page-design' > or 'typography and page composition' with a few extra keywords, > 'introduction' 'learning' 'technique' beginner, etc etc. Check http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=117318&tocid=0&query=typography&ct= as an easy starting point. Shuvam _______________________________________________ ilugd mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
