How long does it take to read The Elements of Typographic Style?
Robert Bringhurst
The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst takes about 6 hours 25 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 25 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1992. 350 pages, about 96,250 words.
13 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 10 hours 42 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 25 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 4 hours 1 minute |
The page count is the median across 8 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A readable manual and reference on modern typography, exploring the art and history of the field as well as technical details. Includes b&w illustrations, a glossary, and reference appendices. This second edition includes a new chapter on digital typography, expanded information on typefaces and designers, and a deeper look into the history of lett
Subjects: Book design, Type and type-founding, Graphic design (Typography), Printing, Layout (Printing), Publishing
