"Fonts in ConTeXt" is now available from boekplan.com
After some delays, thankfully the book "Fonts in ConTeXt" is now finally available for immediate ordering. "Fonts in ConTeXt" describes how to define and use fonts in ConTeXt MkIV. In this book, for the first time all existing documentation related to fonts has been combined into a single document. In 128 pages, the reader is guided through everything there is to know about fonts in ConTeXt MkIV. The earlier chapters deal with the theory behind the font subsystem of ConTeXt and explain how to use the font switching macros. The later chapters deal with defining fonts, for both single (symbolic) fonts and complete typescripts for font families. Finally, there are chapters on extending the ConTeXT font system and font installation. "Fonts in ConTeXt" costs 19 euro + p&p, and can be ordered from http://www.boekplan.com/ Hans and I have decided that there will not be a free PDF version; ordering a hardcopy is the only way to get this book. Please note that besides receiving a useful book, you will also be sponsoring ConTeXt development by doing so! Taco Hoekwater (also for Hans Hagen)
On Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:45:52 +0100
Taco Hoekwater
I ordered as well - very nice and clean interface for the web shop! Looking forward to reading my copy, and thanks for all the work you've put in; 19 Euros is more than fair, and I'm happy that part of the money will be going into development! Thomas
Taco Hoekwater
After some delays, thankfully the book "Fonts in ConTeXt" is now finally available for immediate ordering.
Due to the high costs of shipping and bank payment, could you tell me if the book Layouts in ConTeXt will be out as scheduled in a month (so I'll wait to buy them both, saving some logistic money)? As always, thanks for all you do. Bests -- Marco
Is this book going to be available in the U.S.? If so, where can I find it?
If not, may I suggest that you upload your PDFs to CreateSpace.com and have
it made available to buyers through Amazon.com. I normally don't like
limiting a book's availability to a single reseller, but for a niche book it
makes sense. There is no cost to upload the book but an optional $39 fee
that reduces print costs dramatically. There is no inventory cost as books
are printed only when customers order copies. If multiple titles are to be
published, using Lightning Source may make more sense for serving the U.S.
market.
Tom Benjey
717-258-9733 voice
717-243-0074 fax
blog: www.TomBenjey.com
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After some delays, thankfully the book "Fonts in ConTeXt" is now finally available for immediate ordering.
Due to the high costs of shipping and bank payment, could you tell me if the book Layouts in ConTeXt will be out as scheduled in a month (so I'll wait to buy them both, saving some logistic money)? As always, thanks for all you do. Bests -- Marco ____________________________________________________________________________ _______ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : ntg-context@ntg.nl / http://www.ntg.nl/mailman/listinfo/ntg-context webpage : http://www.pragma-ade.nl / http://tex.aanhet.net archive : http://foundry.supelec.fr/projects/contextrev/ wiki : http://contextgarden.net ____________________________________________________________________________ _______
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