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TypeTalk: How to Attract Attention With Pull Quotes

A pull quote is a key phrase, sentence, quotation or excerpt that is taken, or pulled from the text and reinserted in a layout, page or article in a graphic way. Its purpose is twofold: to attract attention by offering a teaser intended to draw the reader into the piece, as well as to add […]

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Artistry Set in Stone

When I think of creative pros, my mind first wanders to those working in the digital, print, and type realms. Branching out from there I think about illustrators, sculptors, painters, and similar crafts. But one profession I never really gave much thought to was one that combines a little of each of these disciplines: the […]

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Exploring OpenType Pro Fonts, Part 3

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we looked at many useful features of OpenType fonts. Let’s complete our review of typographic gems by checking out the options for figures. OpenType Numerals One of OpenType’s many useful features is the ability to manage different styles of numerals within a single font. When you’re working with typefaces that offer both […]

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Scanning Around With Gene: Painting With Air

Originally published December 29, 2011 When I came across a 1947 edition of “Painting With Air” (published by the Paasche Airbrush Company and written by Frank J. Knaus), I assumed the airbrush had lost favor in our digital times. Once a standard for photo retouching and original illustration, the airbrush was a common tool in […]

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Free lynda.com Videos: Using Word and InDesign Together

InDesign and Word are like the Godzilla and King Kong of layout and word processing, and like those legendary behemoths, the two applications don’t always get along. And when they don’t, look out! Your sanity—and your deadlines—can crumble like a cardboard model of Tokyo. Fortunately, Anne-Marie Concepción knows how to make InDesign and Word place nice […]

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