My copy of "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens shows the chapter name on the head every left page, and a summary phrase of the spread's content on the head of every right page. Is there a name for that style? I'd love to know any history of it, why it's not done now, and how I could set it up in a word processor for use in my own docs. Thanks!
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Can someone recommend some great web typography books? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 2 answers

I find myself fascinated with the intricacies of typography, punctuation, character sets etc. What books should a newbie read to become a connoisseur on these matters? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Why do letters in the same font/typeface vary slightly in a printed book? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 11 answers

Books are divided into chapters. Is there a name for the row of asterisks that divides a chapter? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2006 - 17 answers