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John T. E. Richardson

The Legibility of Serif and Sans Serif Typefaces: Reading from Paper and Reading from Screens

The Legibility of Serif and Sans Serif Typefaces: Reading from Paper and Reading from Screens

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This open-access book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the literature on the legibility of different types of typefaces, dating back over 140 years for reading from paper and over 50 years for reading from screens. It explores the origins, adoption, and legibility of serif and sans serif styles in ancient inscriptions, modern printing techniques, and various situations and populations of readers. It also examines recent research on the legibility of serif and sans serif typefaces in digital environments. The book investigates the differences in legibility between serif and sans serif typefaces when printed and on screens, and explores readers' preferences among typefaces. Its main focus is on the psychology of reading, with implications for education and publishing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 161 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This comprehensive open-access book delves into a detailed and up-to-date examination of the relevant literature on the legibility of various types of fonts,spanning over 140 years for reading from paper and over 50 years for reading from screens. It explores the historical origins of serif and sans serif styles in ancient inscriptions, their integration into modern printing techniques, and their readability in diverse contexts and among different reader populations. Additionally, the book investigates recent research on the legibility of serif and sans serif typefaces when used with internet browsers, smartphones, and other hand-held devices.

The book examines the distinctions in legibility between serif and sans serif fonts when used for printed materials or for presenting content on computer monitors or other screens. It also explores readers' preferences regarding different types of fonts. While the book primarily focuses on the psychology of reading, its findings have significant implications for education and publishing. Anyone involved in communicating through written text, whether it is printed on paper or displayed on computer screens, can benefit from reading this book.

Weight: 279g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030909833
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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