Writing and Illuminating and Lettering (Paperback)

Edward Johnston

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Language: English

Published by Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2003

0486285340 / 9780486285344

Series: Book 44 of 44 - Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography

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Paperback. 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. This reference book for the three skills identified in the title was first published in 1906 and has become a bible for any serious calligrapher. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

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Title
Writing and Illuminating and Lettering (Paperback)
Author
Edward Johnston
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc., New York
Publication year
2003
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0486285340
ISBN 13
9780486285344
Series
Book 44 of 44: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography

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