The Metafont Book
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (858 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0201134446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
METAFONT is a system for the design of symbols and alphabetic characters suited to raster-based devices that print or display text. With this manual, readers will learn how to write a program using METAFONT that can customize a type design that already exists, create an entire alphabet from scratch, and create logos or special symbols.. The construction of a typeface is an art form and this manual is written for people who wish to advance the quality of mathematical typesetting. The METAFONTbook enables readers, with only minimal computer science or word processing experience, to master the basic as well as the more advanced features of METAFONT programming
The METAFONTbook, a users guide and reference manual, enables readers with only minimal computer science or word processing experience to master the basic as well as the more advanced areas of METAFONT programming. Exercises and concepts of greater difficulty are marked with margin symbols. Using METAFONT, it is possible to customize a type design that already exists, or even to create an entire alphabet from scratch. Readers will learn how to write a program for each letter or symbol of a typeface. Knuth's familiar wit, and illustrations
Knuth is known throughout the world for his pioneering work on algorithms and programming techniques, for his invention of the Tex and Metafont systems for computer typesetting, and for his prolific and influential writing. Professor Emeritus of The Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University, he currently devotes full time to the completion of these fascicles and the seven volumes to which they belong.. Donald E
"a bit of mathematics (actually the author makes a good review of important concept) and that want to create" according to Amazon Customer. A book well written for those who know a bit of mathematics (actually the author makes a good review of important concept) and that want to create their own font.