Fonts/Layouts in ConTeXt books
Hello, I'm putting all my 'eggs' into ConTeXt basket and would like to learn it as thoroughly as possible. Considering that I always prefer physical books over starring at my computer screen, I wonder if the books from the subject are still relevant for learning about creating layouts and configuring additional (bought extra) fonts in today's ConText? Sincerely, Gour -- While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment for them, and from such attachment lust develops, and from lust anger arises.
On 1/24/2020 4:11 PM, Saša Janiška wrote:
about creating layouts and configuring additional (bought extra) fonts in today's ConText? There are plenty of free font but here are my commercial favourites:
- lucida (very cheap via tug.org and a full set with math) - optima nova (quite expensive but a treat for the eye) - palatino nova (idem) Hans ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hans Hagen | PRAGMA ADE Ridderstraat 27 | 8061 GH Hasselt | The Netherlands tel: 038 477 53 69 | www.pragma-ade.nl | www.pragma-pod.nl -----------------------------------------------------------------
On Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:31:08 +0100
Hans Hagen
There are plenty of free font but here are my commercial favourites:
- lucida (very cheap via tug.org and a full set with math)
I do not have need for the math, do you still recommend them?
- optima nova (quite expensive but a treat for the eye) - palatino nova (idem)
Beautiful, indeed! Btw, I was thinking whether Fonts in ConTeXt book is still relevant (from the ToC I conclude it deals with MkIV) aand/or provides enough info so that in case I buy some 3prd party fonts (I am considering something from https://mbtype.com/) I'll be able to configure ConTeXt to use them? Similar concern in regard to layouts and the other book...but, I believe that both are very useful in any case and ordering them is a small appreciation for the work done for ConTeXt. Sincerely, Gour -- Perform your prescribed duty, for doing so is better than not working. One cannot even maintain one's physical body without work.
On 25-01-2020 21:50, Saša Janiška wrote:
There are plenty of free font but here
also free: ibm plex https://www.ibm.com/plex/ .F
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