Ask HN: Best book on topography?

5 pointsby avindrothvor 10 Jahren5 comments

It must be a lost art, but I want to know the history of topography and advancements of techniques. Any resource, community or starting point would be greatly appreciated!

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eswatvor 10 Jahren

I'm not sure if it's still the case but The Elements of Typopgrahic Style by Robert Bringhurst was my bible for picking up the nitty-gritty on typography: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bri...

axvkvor 10 Jahren

I actually also misread and wanted a book on typography so thanks.

bbcbasicvor 10 Jahren

Looks like he made a topo

avindrothvor 10 Jahren

Lol, there is a book called Typography for Lawyers, which is decent.

http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html

avindrothvor 10 Jahren

Thanks, but I am looking for a book on topography (maps).

Thank you for the recommendation though!