Ask HN: Best book on topography?

Posted by avindroth on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @04:26AM
from the ask-hn dept.

It must be a lost art, but I want to know the history of topography and advancements of techniques. Any resource, community or starting point would be greatly appreciated!

( 5 comments | 5 points | on HN )

Re:Ask HN: Best book on topography? by eswat on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @07:27AM (#12260833)

I'm not sure if it's still the case but The Elements of Typopgrahic Style by Robert Bringhurst was my bible for picking up the nitty-gritty on typography: https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Typographic-Style-Robert-Bri...

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Best book on topography? by avindroth on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @09:31AM (#12261536)

Thanks, but I am looking for a book on topography (maps).

Thank you for the recommendation though!

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Best book on topography? by axvk on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @02:05PM (#12263681)

I actually also misread and wanted a book on typography so thanks.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Best book on topography? by avindroth on Thursday August 11, 2016 @05:11AM (#12266972)

Lol, there is a book called Typography for Lawyers, which is decent.

http://typographyforlawyers.com/toc.html

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Best book on topography? by bbcbasic on Thursday August 11, 2016 @04:09PM (#12271248)

Looks like he made a topo

[ Parent | on HN ]