The Swiss typographer and book designer Jost Hochuli provides a concise and informative introduction to micro or detail typography in this brochure. It covers the fundamental units: letter, letter spacing, word, word spacing, line, line spacing, column. Based on the physiological and psychological conditions of the reading process, the author unfolds the basic elements of letters and typesetting, awakening an awareness of the often crucial nuances through a wealth of examples. A succinct presentation of everything one should know about the foundations of our writing and reading culture.