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Swash Letter Alphabets - (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) by Dan X Solo (Paperback)

Name: Swash Letter Alphabets - (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) by Dan X Solo (Paperback)
Brand: Dover Publications
SKU: 77717926
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Highlights

Add a touch of panache and style to a wide variety of graphic projects with the decorative letters in this unusual and practical collection.
Author(s): Dan X Solo
112 Pages
Art, Techniques
Series Name: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography

Description

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Book Synopsis

Add a touch of panache and style to a wide variety of graphic projects with the decorative letters in this unusual and practical collection. Typographer Dan X. Solo has compiled 100 different swash letter fonts -- typefaces characterized by ornate letters with long tails and flourishes. Included here are: Cantini Casual; Cranston; El Greco; Goudy Cursive; Italian Slab Fancy; Mardi Gras Regular; Raffia Initials; Rousseau Fancy; Allegro Swash; Artcraft; and dozens more.
All fonts include uppercase alphabets; most also contain lowercase letters and numerals. Inexpensive and royalty-free, these alphabets are ideal for use in display ads, on posters, signs, menus -- almost any printed communications.

From the Back Cover

Add a touch of panache and style to a wide variety of graphic projects with the decorative letters in this unusual and practical collection. Typographer Dan X. Solo has compiled 100 different swash letter fonts -- typefaces characterized by ornate letters with long tails and flourishes. Included here are: Cantini Casual; Cranston; El Greco; Goudy Cursive; Italian Slab Fancy; Mardi Gras Regular; Raffia Initials; Rousseau Fancy; Allegro Swash; Artcraft and dozens more.
All fonts include uppercase alphabets; most also contain lowercase letters and numerals. Inexpensive and royalty-free, these alphabets are ideal for use in display ads, on posters, signs, menus -- almost any printed communications.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.94 Inches (H) x 8.42 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .69 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Techniques

Series Title: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography

Publisher: Dover Publications

Theme: Printmaking

Format: Paperback

Author: Dan X Solo

Language: English

Street Date: December 3, 1996

TCIN: 77717926

UPC: 9780486293325

Item Number (DPCI): 247-59-9293

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.42 inches width x 10.94 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.69 pounds

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Q: What is the main theme of this book?

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A: The main theme revolves around printmaking and decorative lettering techniques.
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Q: How many swash letter fonts are included in the book?

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A: The book includes a total of 100 different swash letter fonts for various graphic projects.
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Q: Can the fonts be used in commercial projects?

AI Shopping Assistant - 25 days ago

A: Yes, the fonts are inexpensive and royalty-free, suitable for various printed communications.
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Q: What types of letters do the fonts include?

AI Shopping Assistant - 25 days ago

A: All fonts include uppercase alphabets, and most also contain lowercase letters and numerals.
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