"The Form of the Book" is a collection of Tschichold"s major essays, not only those where he condemns typographic ignorance of the time. This work explains why so many publications appear wretched in terms of design. It also teaches to truly appreciate rare, exceptionally well designed volumes. This makes it a must-read for any typographer, publisher, designer, or anyone who cares about books. Published in paperback, the book is to become available to a larger audience. Mistakes and typos found in the first edition have been corrected along the way.