How to Make Text Look Interesting: Minimalist Web Design
Though this article is a way for Space to sell their new theme, I can attest to the information provided being very useful in-and-of itself. It's a strong overview of the fundamentals of typography and basic rules to follow for strong visual hierarchy and content readability.<p>If you want to learn more about typography, I'd pick up (what is considered) the typographic bible, <i>The Elements of Typography</i> by Robert Bringhurst. While it is largely intended for print, most of the rules and suggestions still apply to the web. Alternatively, some pioneering folks put together a web adaptation of Bringhurt's book, <a href="http://webtypography.net/" rel="nofollow">http://webtypography.net/</a>