Gavin Ambrose 
The Layout Book [PDF ebook] 

The Layout Book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of layout design.
It focuses on the fundamental principles that guide layout and describes the context in which these principles were formulated, providing a historical overview from early scribes through to contemporary layout.
The book guides readers through key theoretical principles and the practical application of layout. It also demonstrates how knowledge of layout is not only essential in the creation of successful graphic design, but can also influence associated activities as diverse as fashion, engineering and architectural design.