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Free copy of Font Combinations Book by Smashing Magazine

October 16, 2010 by Douglas Bonneville

Smashing Magazine is featuring a giveaway of 2 free copies of “The Big Book of Font Combinations“. Just visit either of these pages to find out how to enter.
  • http://www.facebook.com/smashmag/posts/162855233744448
  • https://twitter.com/#!/smashingmag/status/27534952944
On another note, we just passed 100 posts at BonFX. It took 13 months from the date we started, September 2009. Onward and upward, and thanks for stopping by!

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About Douglas Bonneville

Douglas has been a graphic designer since 1992, in addition to software developer and author. He is a member of Smashing Magazine's "Panel of Experts" and has contributed to over 100 articles. He is the author of "The Big Book of Font Combinations", loves cats, and plays guitar.

Comments

  1. brian watkins says

    October 16, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    well doug you’ve done an amazing job thus far. i was there for the first post and have seen a wonderful evolution of this site. i think you are doing great and hope to see what you have in store for later. i know your head is swimming with ideas that can’t wait to be revealed. I hope everyone that finds your site bookmarks it so they won’t miss whats coming.

  2. Douglas Bonneville says

    October 16, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Hey Brian, thanks! It’s been an interesting learning curve, and the most interesting year in years 🙂

    There is never enough time to get done what I’d like to do. The hard part is picking what to work on, with limited time. “Eternal life” won’t be a problem for me. I’m making plans already 🙂

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