The simplest, clearest and best rationale for good typesetting I’ve ever read. Written by @timbrown in his new book “Flexible @Typesetting” (@abookapart) and excerpted here: https://t.co/KMZ6lZ70YH pic.twitter.com/MNeW8VSV71

— Khoi Vinh (@khoi) August 10, 2018

Had the chance to preview @timbrown's Flexible Typesetting. An outstanding text if you want to learn how to set harmonious text both on the web *and* print. 10/10 https://t.co/wm3HGw0Hh6 pic.twitter.com/DhBFbZu3mj

— Thomas Jockin (@ThomasJockin) July 24, 2018

Please, if you care about type, read this book. Tim’s prose is perfect: welcoming, without patronizing. Thorough, without overwhelming. Filled with honest enthusiasm that will make you understand why YOU should care, too. https://t.co/9mGLgyorSa

— Dan Rhatigan (@ultrasparky) July 25, 2018

Congratulations @timbrown for the launch of your wonderfully in-depth book on designing with type for the web! Was a pleasure to read and contribute to. https://t.co/jKDaJC75BP

— Jessica Hische (@jessicahische) July 24, 2018

Tim’s new book is an important step forward in how we think about designing with type in digital products. I really enjoyed our conversation! https://t.co/LC4ZXSQtI6

— Jeffrey Veen (@veen) August 1, 2018

Started reading @timbrown's excellent Flexible Typesetting today https://t.co/g8JH2P5Ova I've a feeling I'll be reading this again and again: so much so, I need to invest in a hard copy.

— Steve (@stevehoneyman) September 25, 2018

Just read the @typesetting book on @safari and it’s wonderful. Even if you think you know web typography you’ll still learn masses. https://t.co/fkFqyYsVNW

— Simon Cozens (@simoncozens) August 28, 2018

What a wonderful, wonderful book on web typography and typesetting by @timbrown. If you didn’t have a chance to dive into it yet, it’s definitely worth it. By our good friends at @abookapart. https://t.co/LDgRV57xT9 pic.twitter.com/5gPQKBC2zj

— Smashing Magazine (@smashingmag) August 16, 2018

I've been lucky enough to see a preview of Flexible Typesetting from @timbrown and I can highly recommend pre-ordering your own copy from @abookapart https://t.co/3ofHkU6AIy

— Rachel Andrew (@rachelandrew) July 23, 2018

I talk a lot about how the web isn't print. Because the web is flexible, fluid, dynamic we need to manage content differently.

We also need flexible typography! We need this great new book by @timbrown which you can buy now!https://t.co/MQOZ8ezNbf pic.twitter.com/GBNREUhTmc

— Karen McGrane (@karenmcgrane) July 24, 2018

Just posted a few notes about the brand-new Book Apart from Tim Brown, "Flexible typesetting." https://t.co/WIKVDHCcQN You won't be at all surprised to find that I think this is a good thing.

— John D. Berry (@johndberry) July 24, 2018

My thanks to @timbrown and @abookapart for publishing an essential guide to shape better typography on the web. It’s our turn to do it. https://t.co/ROX68eysBS

— Donny Truong (@visualgui) July 27, 2018

Published today by @abookapart! @timbrown's awesome new book "Flexible Typesetting"—you must own this. https://t.co/3Z7KnXHItH

— Khoi Vinh (@khoi) July 24, 2018

It’s here! Congrats on a fantastic book, Tim!
I love all of it, but that “relieving pressure” chapter is 👍🏆👌 https://t.co/1HdyKeMnY6

— Trent Walton (@TrentWalton) July 24, 2018

Hello! If you work on the web, you owe it to yourself to read @timbrown’s FLEXIBLE TYPESETTING. It’s a marvelously helpful book, and *such* a good read: https://t.co/Wm9dplki9i

— Responsive Design (@RWD) July 24, 2018

.@timbrown’s Flexible Typesetting is a paradigm-shift accompanied by a step-by-step guide. Hone your skills with setting type, semantics, and language guided by Tim’s unparalleled passion for a better web through collaboration, participation, and empathy.https://t.co/WTrpGeQKaA

— Raymond Schwartz (@skeeter) July 24, 2018

Y’all I just read the first chapter of Tim Brown’s (@typesetting) book and I am so excited! “We used to view typography as a set of fixed decisions, but now we understand it as a continuum of conditional logic.” So basically typographers are logisticians? 💁‍♀️👩‍🏫👩‍💻👩‍🔬 https://t.co/cn1dMmDXky

— Tiffany Wardle (@typegirl) July 28, 2018

If you want to learn the most up-to-date Web Typography and pick brain from the best expert in our field @typesetting , this is the book to you need to buy now: https://t.co/gO2LR32IHc #typography #web #webtypography

— wentin (@DesignJokes) July 24, 2018

Lots of typography gems in @timbrown's newest book, Flexible typesetting. You should get it if you're 1) interested in typography 2) want to make great websites. https://t.co/CicxVJub8T

— Zell Liew 🤗 (@zellwk) July 28, 2018

I haven’t read the whole thing yet, but it’s the first how-to book on contemporary typography that keeps its promise. It’s very good! https://t.co/8VZVH5r2yV

— Frank Rausch (@frankrausch) July 25, 2018

Typography never really ‘clicked’ with me until @timbrown’s Modular Scale talk at @buildconf. His thinking had a massive impact on Typecast and everything I’ve done since.

Really excited to finally get stuck into his new book, Flexible Typesetting 📗! https://t.co/SARKyk2YKs

— Chris Armstrong (@Armstrong) July 24, 2018

Congrats to @timbrown on such thickness! Buy this book type nerds! @abookapart pic.twitter.com/dUyLk5XbV0

— Mike Monteiro wants @jack fired. (@monteiro) July 23, 2018

Over the years I've really valued @timbrown's perspective on type. Congrats on the book, Tim! I'm not jealous one bit. Everyone should check it out. https://t.co/jtMO5iJWer

— Dave Rupert (@davatron5000) July 24, 2018

“With a refreshing clarity found throughout Flexible Typesetting, Tim Brown explains what’s important in setting type for the web, but also why and how it’s important.”
—Tobias Frere-Jones, founder of Frere-Jones Type (@frerejones)

➡️ Get the book: https://t.co/Wy2q83khxC

— A Book Apart (@abookapart) July 24, 2018

❤️ this typographic jobs wheel 👉 https://t.co/d3TvyX8kym pic.twitter.com/VT5NR35ZaE

— Marko Dugonjić (@markodugonjic) July 27, 2018

.@typesetting arrived in the mail! Excited to dig in ✨✨ pic.twitter.com/GG7Yn8y7Pk

— scott kellum (@ScottKellum) July 26, 2018

i had the pleasure of 👀 at early drafts & am so glad we now all have the chance to take in this terrific, thoughtful book—congrats to @timbrown & the @abookapart crew! https://t.co/JeYhls3Un8

— tina lee (@tinochop) July 26, 2018

Finally in bed and I can’t wait, it’s time to read my new 📚from @abookapart , Flexible Typesetting by @timbrown #TypeLovers #WebDev pic.twitter.com/RR3wVAorBe

— Fernando Mateus (@fernandomateus) July 25, 2018

Something tells me my typesetting is about to get a lot more flexible. @timbrown @abookapart https://t.co/LwhhR2n5cu pic.twitter.com/u2fvSg7dO8

— Rob Weychert (@robweychert) July 25, 2018

Tim Brown's book about typesetting on the web/screens is out and boy is it thorough: https://t.co/OgsiHyW9CY

— Craig "subscribe to my mailing list" Mod (@craigmod) July 25, 2018

Just bought a copy of Flexible Typesetting. I’m excited to give it a read. https://t.co/jQbuYmZV3n

— Snook (@snookca) July 25, 2018

Looking forward to reading the new @timbrown book Flexible Typesetting, there is always more one can learn about type on the web!

— Michael Pick (@mikepick) July 25, 2018

typesetting is a craft, regardless of whether you're working in a physical medium or a digital one. this book by @timbrown is your craftsman's manual ❤️ #typography https://t.co/c9AXcNlUf5

— HJ Chen (@hj_chen) July 24, 2018

My great friend and colleague @timbrown has written an incredibly important book on flexible typesetting — working with text and fonts in the unpredictable world of websites and apps. Highly recommended! See also @typesetting. https://t.co/SDf07FeiB8

— Greg Veen (@gregveen) July 24, 2018

My friend @timbrown wrote a book about fonts and typesetting, and it's out today! Excited! 😄 https://t.co/yq3VlyXgpT

— Sean McBride (@smcbride) July 24, 2018

Typesetting for everyone! My colleague @timbrown wrote a book full of awesome. Get it. https://t.co/SHfF7wKFJf

— Kevin Tamura (@ktamura) July 24, 2018

📗@timbrown’s Flexible Typesetting is out now! This book is chock full of great insight and practical info on shaping text: https://t.co/3MYUL6l10C pic.twitter.com/EBouoPMoUR

— Jason Santa Maria (@jasonsantamaria) July 24, 2018

I'm looking forward to getting my copy of "Flexible Typesetting" (@typesetting) by @timbrown.

— Peter Constable (@pgconstable) July 24, 2018

HOLY COW! I can't WAIT to get my hands on Flexible Typesetting by my friend & Colleague @timbrown
I have learned so much about type from him & can't wait to learn more. His new book looks fantastic!https://t.co/Epynqt2Cms

— Samantha Warren (@samanthatoy) July 24, 2018

I had the chance to read an advance copy of "Flexible Typesetting" (by @typesetting), and it is so good! I highly recommend grabbing a copy if you care about web typography (or really, if you care about how your text looks and works). Go buy it!https://t.co/r6bjla5ap5

— Bram Stein (@bram_stein) July 24, 2018

My friend and former @typekit colleague @timbrown wrote a new book, called Flexible Typesetting, for @abookapart. If you care about typography on the web in any way, you need this in your life. https://t.co/jVI6nWnIJa Huge congrats, mate!

— Elliot Jay Stocks (@elliotjaystocks) July 24, 2018

If you care about typography and the web, you will absolutely want to get a copy of @timbrown’s new book Flexible Typesetting! https://t.co/P1Mp6KnIkC

Seriously, it’s so good.

— Josh Brewer (@jbrewer) July 24, 2018

If you work at the intersection of typography and the web, @typesetting’s new book ‘Flexible Typesetting’ is required reading. Drop everything and pick up a copy before it disappears off @abookapart’s virtual shelves! https://t.co/6mLalOerjN pic.twitter.com/mqpJ2sHx6k

— Christopher Murphy (@fehler) July 24, 2018

Flexible Typesetting by @timbrown. I am looking forward to this book. I missed his AEA talk and there is so much cool stuff in flexible type. https://t.co/wHRTqNo7vq

— Jason Grigsby, ☁4 (@grigs) July 23, 2018

Tim Brown’s new book on typesetting is fantastic! I was fortunate enough to read an advance copy. All UI designers should read it. It goes on sale tomorrow (Tuesday). You need this! https://t.co/mdCXKV4sqw

— Theo Rosendorf (@theorosendorf) July 24, 2018

I haven't had time to jump into the topic, so I am sooooo looking forward to @timbrown's Flexible Type book from @abookapart. Just pre-ordered (out Tuesday)! https://t.co/ic7nPEWSTM

— Sam Kap (@samkap) July 22, 2018

Alight. I just read the first chapter of @timbrown’s Flexible Typesetting book and already learned something new. While I was generally dividing typesetting jobs into two job categories, he introduced me to the third one. 👏👏👏 Preorder! https://t.co/d3TvyX8kym #typography

— Marko Dugonjić (@markodugonjic) July 22, 2018

If you like awesome, this is going to be so awesome. https://t.co/Gp7WYDntgd

— Khoi Vinh (@khoi) June 19, 2018

Preordered! https://t.co/xfr5iEHKFH Can't wait to get my mitts on this one from @typesetting thanks @abookapart !

— Jason Pamental (@jpamental) June 19, 2018

Preordered. I know for a fact that this book is excellent—clear, informative, and will go a long way towards de-mystifying any questions you had about how good typography works.

Bonus: Order now, and @abookapart donates 25% to @RAICESTEXAS. https://t.co/Y68HUA43jK

— Chris Silvermαn (@_csilverman) June 20, 2018

Tim knows type. A LOT about type. Now everyone can have a little bit of @timbrown's knowledge and insight on the matter in their library and on the go. https://t.co/Cz8WOkKgd0

— Seth (@sethshaw) June 19, 2018

Add this book to your summer reading list. You’ll be informed and inspired. https://t.co/SaToHpbS1Q

— Donny Truong (@visualgui) June 14, 2018

Had the pleasure of attending @timbrown's talk during Typelab @TypographicsNYC Can't wait to read more of his thoughts on Flexible Typesetting 📗 https://t.co/HdZNSoxnor pic.twitter.com/2dkOhJsZOW

— Gor Jihanian (@gor_jious) June 28, 2018

My old buddy @timbrown has literally written the book on wrangling type for slippery digital surfaces. Can't wait to get my hands on it! https://t.co/7oyCCqrs4H

— John LePore (@JohnnyMotion) June 19, 2018

The role of the digital typographer has changed, we no longer decide; we suggest.
Excited for the release of @abookapart's "Flexible Typesetting" by @timbrown https://t.co/1XPxpo8GfV pic.twitter.com/Er82NS1PmZ

— Kat Sampson Sutton (@katsamps) June 19, 2018

Ending the day on a high note. Eating tots and ordering @timbrown's Typesetting & @bram_stein's Webfont (w intro by @kupfers). pic.twitter.com/KrQE2HZqD2

— ßic (@bicvudesign) June 21, 2018

This fantastic book @timbrown has been working on, is coming out soon + I cannot wait. Reading Flexible Typesetting feels like a super smart, patient, funny friend is helping you learn a craft AND appreciate it in a bunch of ways. ➔ @abookapart for morehttps://t.co/hngYlgrO5y

— Katel LeDû (@theledu) June 15, 2018

This book by my friend @timbrown may likely be a game changer. #typography https://t.co/ryG2kmqp7x

— Ivo Gabrowitsch (@gabrowitsch) June 19, 2018

The work of a web typographer—that’s you—is challenging to say the least. @timbrown has your back though. Check out this excerpt from his new book, Flexible Typesetting: https://t.co/ace16EDuqS

PS - You should also follow @typesetting

— A List Apart (@alistapart) August 9, 2018

"On the web, what something is—its structure—matters more than what it
looks like.... If typography is optional, it has to be worth opting into." – @timbrown, Flexible Typesetting @abookapart 📗🌿

— bic (@bicvudesign) September 20, 2018

Da Flexible Typesetting, il libro di @timbrown appena uscito per @abookapart https://t.co/jN3bSANVr6 pic.twitter.com/bOYKC13cNt

— cirox (@cirox) July 25, 2018

“We must now practice a universal typography that strives to work for everyone. To start, we need to acknowledge that typography is multidimensional, relative to each reader, and unequivocally optional.”

👏👏👏, @timbrown

— Matthias Ott (@m_ott) July 24, 2018

When we create CSS layouts, we draw boxes. Boxes are fine, as long as they respect the balance in our text blocks. We can make sure they do by tailoring layouts to text.

📗 @abookapart #27

Flexible Typesetting, now available for preorder: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/JH3fEnsEMS

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 18, 2018

Ahh, the beginning of Chapter 4. One of my favorite moments in the entire book. A strong foundation is laid, all the materials are gathered, and we begin shaping text blocks.

📗 @abookapart #27https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/3puejRnwd2

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 18, 2018

This post from @VamptVo about sizing type with relative units is so great that I’m going to share a sneak peek of my new book with you all.

Here’s page 98.

📗 @abookapart #27https://t.co/1ejSY8E9zh pic.twitter.com/fDMAsvOz9s

— Typesetting (@typesetting) June 20, 2018

This book is out today and I can't wait to dig in. "We no longer simply choose typefaces… we prepare and instruct text to MAKE THOSE CHOICES FOR ITSELF" (headsplode caps mine)🤯 https://t.co/TUeLkJoZxH pic.twitter.com/VJO5pF9V7K

— Robin Sloan (@robinsloan) July 24, 2018

“Let’s look at all of the decisions that need to be made in shaping text blocks, so that you can either make them from scratch or properly vet future systems that make them for you. Fuel up and focus. This chapter is where everything comes together.” https://t.co/DuxSymgTGd

— Typesetting (@typesetting) June 22, 2018

Nail your layout and your typesetting. @rachelandrew shows you how to structure grids, and I help you pick measurements.

📚 @abookapart

#24: https://t.co/BxLOlLIiRS
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/3pexgVq5xD

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 10, 2018

Hey. Psst!

Hello there. You totally get responsive design. You’re a machine, making websites in your sleep. Well, these two books are an oil change. Keep up the good work. Read them, and let’s talk.

📙📗 @abookapart

#15: https://t.co/g7KXYXRhXr
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/o6Ty853aNi

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 10, 2018

“If a designer doesn’t have a solid typographic grasp, I wonder about other holes in their foundation.”

That’s @monteiro, telling clients what to look for as they hire designers. Get a grip on your type.

📚 @abookapart

#12: https://t.co/xKVbvPWs5L
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/Sajjk3HUsq

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 12, 2018

Webfont Handbook by @bram_stein covers font rendering, licensing, hosting, loading, synthesis, performance tips, and new CSS like font-display and preload.

Bram and I planned these books to be complementary.

📚 @abookapart 🤝https://t.co/PoOmI9LReOhttps://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/CR4x0aZmSL

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

Fun fact: @litherland had to remove a half dozen (at least!) On Web Typography quotes from my book. I could cite @jasonsantamaria all day long. So relevant. Definitely buy both books.

📚 @abookapart 🍪

#11: https://t.co/62tQBCard6
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/FSXN09uF3a

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

”In a fully responsive design, layout is completely fluid. Breakpoints do not and should not neatly map to device sizes.” — @karenmcgrane

Choreograph content with Karen, then tailor layouts to your type.

📚 @abookapart

#16: https://t.co/d1lGOBuvEd
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/Si1RYKP8zg

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 12, 2018

Whitespace is an energy field created by all visible content. It surrounds and penetrates; it binds the layout together.

You must learn the ways of whitespace, if you’re to come with me to Alldevices.@cyrushighsmith: https://t.co/uLEhkiFxPu@abookapart: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/6BfMR5CZhG

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

Green means go!

Put reader needs first with @laurakalbag’s guidance — and let your typography reflect that prioritization.

📚 @abookapart

#23: https://t.co/QSPfc87dS1
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/138HgliM1e

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 10, 2018

Scott Jehl’s priceless guide includes gems about sizing type relative to users, and choosing breakpoints based on content.

Dig my book for more like that. Read Scott’s book for the big picture.

📚 @abookapart

#13: https://t.co/wmlXmLnfmR
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/VApaBDdgQC

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 12, 2018

Chapter 3 of Flexible Typesetting is about selecting typefaces.

Pair my guidance with @stewf’s beautiful book to make an appropriate choice for your project.

📚 📖😗☕️@harperdesignbks: https://t.co/16JhStO8JB@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/E4JI03pAlI

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 21, 2018

Dip your toe into the waters of typesetting text in CSS, then dive deep with @meyerweb.

📚 cSs LiNe bOxEs 🐟🐠🐬 @OReillyMedia: https://t.co/t658eLUIxm@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/nZSkRWGmYS

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 21, 2018

Multidimensional typography, from parametric type to flexible typesetting.

📚 “Marty, you’re not thinking fourth-dimensionally.”

🔡🌌🚗🔥🔥🔥⚡️@hyphenpress: https://t.co/gvDCkppcPp@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/2q2n3vkkQz

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 20, 2018

Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and elements of editorial design with @juliettecezzar, who also kindly (and masterfully) tech-edited Flexible Typesetting.

📚 Flex your editorial muscles. 💪@QuartoKnows: https://t.co/RBQs89tBhC@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/iT27AjNl3H

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 20, 2018

Take responsibility for text. First, you have to care about its success as a text — only then can you care for its success as a piece of typesetting.

📚 Show it some love.@katekiefer @nicoleslaw: https://t.co/LLcRZVRRIV@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/beTUIDKFZL

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

Why do fonts matter? Are they worth an extra 72k?

Why does it matter how text looks? My website is responsive, loads fast, and the UX is solid — who cares about my layout measurements?

📚 Answers.@GinkgoPress: https://t.co/Zf8F9urErq@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/8TJOw2GdRm

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

11 years ago, Richard Rutter taught me to size type with relative units — crucial for typesetting.

📚 My book is about a way of thinking and practicing. Richard’s book is full of details. Get both.@clagnut: https://t.co/RpF2weGfqU@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/usK3LRZa4S

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018

Typographic mastery, in your pocket.

📚 @abookapart

#11: https://t.co/62tQBCard6
﹟7: https://t.co/PoOmI9LReO
#27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/IdQHprnU82

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 10, 2018

If Tschichold only knew.

📚

Hartley & Marks: https://t.co/lqiw5UvPYF@abookapart #27: https://t.co/4DnESuL3Jg pic.twitter.com/hITFfX7D8K

— Typesetting (@typesetting) July 24, 2018