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The most effective typeface styles for headlines are bold, simple, and instantly communicative. Graphic artist Dan X. Solo has selected eight headline typefaces that have proven highly successful as attention-getters. Ranging from Impact to Tamil Heavy to Folio Extra Bold, they are presented here in full alphabets printed in three commonly used sizes. Each alphabet includes upper- and lower-case letters as well as numbers and punctuation marks. In addition, there are multiples of each character according to frequency of use (i.e. more "e's" than "z's"). Here's a book you'll want to keep close at hand for the perfect headline to top off your next story, flyer, poster, or ad.