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Calligraphy & Calligraphers
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B2749. Letters The Hows and Whys of What We Do & How I Do It
B2749. Letters: The Hows and Whys of What We Do,& How I Do It
By Michael Clark. 2007. 60pp. 4.5"x7". Paper $25.00
A compilation of over 50 logos, titling, one-of-kind calligraphic clocks, typefaces, experimental pieces, and original greeting cards. In a conversational style, Michael presents some insight into the creation each. He relates details of some or all of: the thought/design process, the tools and how he used them, interaction with the client. This wonderful little book is Michael's fourth. (His first three are sold out.) Color throughout. Signed.
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B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art
Shipping Early 2009.
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 June30, 2008. Mail orders with check to PO Box 9986, Greensboro NC 27429. Books will ship Early 2009.
Foreign customers are charged shipping based on the cost of mailing.
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B2831. Passion for the Pen: Artigas/Zoby
A Passion for the Pen: The Art of Georgina Artigas
Edited by Brenda Casey Zoby. 2006. 64pp, 8.5" x1 1".
Retail Price $24.95
There are 32 pages with pointed pen lettering, mainly on invitations, certificates & awards, logos, and 8 art pieces from the Calligraphers Engagement Calendars along with many traditional American style illuminated recognition/ retirement/resolution scrolls. Born in Cuba, Artigas emigrated to the USA in the 60's and worked for the Ames & Rollinson Studio in NYC for nearly a decade before moving to Miami and setting up her own studio. 28 full color plates.
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B900. Words of Risk/Gullick
Words of Risk: The Art of Thomas Ingmire
By Michael Gullick. 1989. 90pp. 65 illus. many in full color. 9" x 12". Paper. Retail Price $25.00.
Using words as subjects, Ingmire's work has progressed from the transcription of texts to complex multi-layered visual statements.His juxtaposition of and interplay between words & images challenges the traditional role of calligraphy as "decorated writing."The book describes the work and working process of Ingmire & reproduces virtually all of his major pieces,many in full color.
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B2932. Der Klang in der Schrift (Rudo Spemann)
Rudo Spemann: Der Klang in Der Schrift
2005. 49pp. 7.75"x11.75". Paper.
Reproduces in color 30 pieces in a variety of hands: Roman majuscules, italic, blackletter and uncial. Introductory
material in German.
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B2912. Edward Johnston: Master Calligrapher
Edward Johnston: Master Calligrapher.
By Peter Holliday. 2006. 416pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover.
Edward Johnston was key to the revival of calligraphy in the 20th century. His Writing & Illuminating & Lettering
published originally in 1906 is still an important instructional manual. This new volume looks afresh at Johnston’s work and legacy, his friendships and philosophy, the people he
worked with, and the influence on them and others, and the details of the establishment of the craft community in Ditchling. Peter Holliday was a master scribe.
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B2916. Pen & Print 1906-2006: Legacy of Johnston
Pen & Print 1906-2006: The Legacy of Edward Johnston. 2006. 96pp. 9.5"x11".
This full color catalog reproduces 60 pieces including work by Denis Brown, Donald Jackson, Stan Knight, Susan Hufton, Mary Noble, Timothy Noad, John Woodcock, Gerald Fleuss, Sam Sommerville,Ann Hechle, and Ann
Camp. The pieces -- on paper, vellum, fabric, glass and stone -- range from traditional Royal letters patent to abstract compositions. Essays: Timothy Noad on Illuminating, John Nash on Brush Lettering, Michael Renton on Wood Engraving, Careth Colgan on Inscriptions, Susan Hufton on
Writing, Charmain Mocatta on Lettering on Glass.
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B2917. Textasy: Work of Brody Neuenschwander
Textasy: The Work of Brody Neuenschwander
2006. 168pp. 9"x12.25". Hardcover.
Brody Neuenschwander uses his virtuosity to make complex works of art that cause the viewer to look, and read, and look again. He and/or his work has been featured at three of the international calligraphy conferences: Confluence, Experiment, and Legacies. His work is included in most all Letter Arts Review annual issues. This wonderful volume presents his calligraphic collages on paper and a pictorial overview of his letterscapes for cinema, theatre and architecture -- collaborative projects with filmmaker,
Peter Greenaway. Neunschwander’s writing is on layers of paper, naked skin and monumental walls. Superbly designed by Nej de Doncker, this lovely book is bound in cloth and printed on two types of paper -- one for the full color and the other for the text. Though printed and published in Belgium, the book is in English.
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B2131. Animated Alphabet/Angel
An Animated Alphabet
By Marie Angel. 1996. 64pp. 5-5/8" x 8". Paper.
Marie Angel's delicate alphabet book is in print again, but this time finely reproduced in full color. The original manuscript was on vellum, this reproduction is slightly larger than actual size. Angel's animals are combined with her versals. 28 illustrations. A treasure.
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B2979. Little Manual of Calligraphy
Little Manual of Calligraphy
By Charles Pearce. Paper
Handwritten throughout, this is one of the most beautiful calligraphy manuals. Each hand is presented with an exemplar alphabet with ductus. Pearce is a master scribe and his manual belongs in every calligraphers library - beginner, intermediate and advanced.
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