"The Mac is Not a Typewriter"

Author	:	Robin Williams
Publisher	:	Peachpit Press
Price	:	RM 40
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Computer users can be divided into two: those who actually learned to type via the typewriter and those who develop their 'typing skills' while using the computer keyboard. The former would probably become extinct by the middle of this century. However, nobody can deny the fact that keyboard history is closely linked to the mechanical typewriter.

Weighing in at less than 100 pages, this book is filled with tips and guidelines on how to create professional-level type using your Mac. Those who have the notion that the sophisticated and feature-rich word processor application can automatically transform any document into professional type, will most probably change their opinion after reading this book.

The author proves how important and indispensable typographic principles are in order to make any document look like it has been typed, edited and laid out by a professional. More importantly, the book explains how these principles came about and the logic behind them so that you can easily remember them.

By reading the book and trying out the examples, you will be able to learn things like true quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphenations, line breaks and special characters. You will also understand what professionals mean by leading (pronounced 'ledding'), widows, orphans and rivers.

In conclusion, the book is targeted at for both professional and non-professional writers who use their Mac to write. It is an excellent quick reference and contains great tips and practical guides to ensure that your creative writing will not be smeared by poor type, presentation or layout.