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Writing & Illuminating & Lettering - (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) by Edward Johnston (Paperback)
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Highlights
- One of the founders of modern calligraphy, Edward Johnston regarded lettering, writing, and illuminating as not only desirable ends in themselves but also as practical avenues to mastery of typography, decoration, and design.
- About the Author: Edward Johnston (1872-1944) is regarded as one of the fathers of calligraphy and his books and teachings are credited with reviving the art of modern penmanship and lettering.
- 464 Pages
- Art, Techniques
- Series Name: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
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About the Book
A classic study of penmanship, lettering, and illumination, this volume covers fundamentals of acquiring a formal hand, tools and materials, creating manuscript books, much more, including 250 illustrations and many useful exercises.Book Synopsis
One of the founders of modern calligraphy, Edward Johnston regarded lettering, writing, and illuminating as not only desirable ends in themselves but also as practical avenues to mastery of typography, decoration, and design. In this classic, profusely illustrated guide, he distilled his expertise into a series of easy-to-follow lessons that will benefit any student of calligraphy, book design, or art.Part I is devoted to writing and illuminating. Early chapters cover the fundamentals of acquiring a formal hand: choosing paper, ink, and quills; holding the pen; spacing and planning a manuscript; and more. The author then turns to the techniques of producing a manuscript book: tools and materials, methods and proportions, margins, and other methods. Part II offers a detailed discussion of lettering: the qualities of good lettering, methods of construction and arrangement, spacing, proportion, and other matters. Two appendixes cover the uses of lettering in book bindings, wall inscriptions, monograms, and title pages as well as the techniques involved in lettering on metal, wood, and stone.
About the Author
Edward Johnston (1872-1944) is regarded as one of the fathers of calligraphy and his books and teachings are credited with reviving the art of modern penmanship and lettering. The sans-serif Johnston typeface that appeared throughout the London Underground prior to the 1980s was his most prominent design. Johnston influenced a generation of British calligraphers and typographers, notably Eric Gill, and his students founded the Society of Scribes & Illuminators.Dimensions (Overall): 7.22 Inches (H) x 4.92 Inches (W) x .96 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 464
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Techniques
Series Title: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Edward Johnston
Language: English
Street Date: July 18, 2017
TCIN: 77717722
UPC: 9780486285344
Item Number (DPCI): 247-59-9112
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.96 inches length x 4.92 inches width x 7.22 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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