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B2132. Calligraphy/Mediavilla
Calligraphy
By Claude Mediavilla. 1996. 336 pp. 10" x 13". Hardcover.
An encyclopedic treatment of calligraphy: tools and materials, the history of writing & script, the historical hands (roman caps, rustic, roman cursive, uncial, carolingian,
gothic scripts, renaissance writing styles – including 22 model alphabets with ductus), the writing masters, the
20th century calligraphic revival and calligraphy & abstract painting. 490 illustrations, 200 in color. Full of color illustrations from historical sources and from
contemporary scribes. It is also full of Mediavilla’s work
which is seldom seen in the USA.Worth the price. -Hildegard Koger
Currently out of stock, but can take backorder. You card would not be charged until the book is in stock and ready to ship. .
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B2783. Calligraphic Line/Burgert
The Calligraphic Line: Thoughts on the Art of Writing
By Hans-Jochaim Burgert. 2nd edition. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. (1989) 2002. Approx 177pp. 8.5"x11". Paper Spiral. Available July 2008.
Presents his perspective on the role of form and function in calligraphy and writing, the history of the graphic form (symbol/writing/calligraphy), the need and development of cursive writing and alphabets. The second section presents Burgert’s thoughts, the place of calligraphy in the western world after the invention of printing from type and its relationship to type. Note that this is a photo copy production. Some of the text is produced on a typewriter, some is typeset. The quality of the illustrations vary, but all are photocopies.
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B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art
Shipping Fall 2008.
B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art. 2008. Approx. 160pp. 2008. 8.5"x11".Hardcover Pre-publication price $29.95
A profusely illustrated, full color retrospective of John Stevens' work with letterforms. Includes calligraphy and lettering -- artworks, personal work, experimental work, commissioned work -- as well as graphic work and type design. His body of work spans paper to stone, books to walls, to type and the digital realm.
In the text, John presents his approach to a design or work, his thoughts on letterforms, and continues with a discussion on tools, teaching, design and writing in general. Using his body of work as example, he makes the case that barriers between fine arts and graphic arts are mostly irrelevant.
Advance pre-paid orders receive free shipping (USA only) and prepublication price. To pre-pay with a credit card, provide your credit card information now. Your credit card will not be charged until May 30, 2008. Please make sure your card does not expire prior to 05/08. You may instead pre-pay by check. Please post-date your check for May 30, 2008. Mail orders with check to PO Box 9986, Greensboro NC 27429. Books will ship fall 2008.
Foreign customers are charged shipping based on the cost of mailing.
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