Hello! I'm a bit of a linguaphile. Not only do languages and their structures interest me, but also their scripts and writing systems. Hence, I have an interest in typography as well, though I've not spent much time learning about it.

Now I need to do so, as I am self-publishing a book. So, I'm learning about book design, layout, margins, the history of the book, and all sorts of other interesting aspects of the process (yes, I'm a geek, and yes, this is fun!).

Here is my request: I need a font for the main text of the book. I want a serif font, with a bit of an "antique" feel to it (no irregularities, just an "older style" font). I want old-style numbers, ligatures, and small caps (hence, an expert set). I want a true italic of the same font (a true bold wouldn't hurt, either). I'm not sure of the exact point size yet, but it will be in the 10-11 points range.

If I had the money, I'd get Adobe Garamond and be done with it, but my wallet currently echoes if I yell too loudly. If I can't find what I want in the next couple of months or less, I'll save up and buy that, as I really enjoy that typeface. That should give you an idea of what I'm looking for, as well.

Any help would be appreciated. If you know of a cheaper font than Adobe Garamond, that would be great to know. Please excuse any mis-statements and my lack of typographical knowledge; I'm new to this, but I'm learning! :-)

Thanks!