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Calligraphy & Calligraphers
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B2362. Character/ Stevens
The Character: Selected Works, Calligraphy, Drawings, Paintings 1990-1999.
2000. 33pp. 6"x9". Paper.
Features over 30 pieces of John Stevens' remarkable work including quotes, alphabets, and pieces incorporating paintings & drawings. Stevens states in the opening comments that he hopes to "create visual poetry." The works in this book are visual poetry, uniting meaning and presentation beautifully. Comes with a bookmark-style guide with the title and tools used for each piece. Full color
throughout.
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B2809. Das kalligraphische Werk Burgert
Calligraphy and Printed Works of Han Joachim Burgert (Das
kalligraphische Werk und die Pressenducke von Hans
Joachim Burgert).
1991. 95pp. 8.25"x11". Paper.
A fully illustrated catalog of Bugert’s work from 1953 to 1990. Includes calligraphy, limited edition books, unique
books, drawings and watercolors. Burgert produced a series of limited edition illustrated books at his Handpresse using both his own fonts, and commercial fonts as well as his calligraphic texts. Includes five-page essay on Burgert’s work by Ewan Clayton in English. Rest of text in German --
but it is very much a picture book.
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B2823. Elizabeth I: Her Life in Letters/Pryor
Elizabeth I: Her Life in Letters
By Felix Pryor. 2003. 144pp. 9" x 11.75". Hardcover. Retail $34.95.
This handsome volume reproduces in color 60 manuscripts - either by running commentary that explains the document and places it in its historical context, and selected transcriptions or,where necessary, translations from the originals.Her early letters were written in a beautiful italic.
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B1811. Dick Beasley: A Retrospective
Dick Beasley: A Retrospective.
Introduction by Leana Fay. 1993. 40pp. 8.5" x 10". Paper.
This exhibit catalog reproduces 24 of Beasley's works including traditional calligraphy pieces, jewelry, porcelain, stoneware, tapestry, and his colorful paintings that include letters as a major element.Most illustrations in full color. Also provides lists by year of his lectures/workshops and his exhibits.
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B2895. Handwritten: Expressive Lettering Digital Age
Handwritten: Expressive Lettering in the Digital Age
By Steven Heller, Mirko Ilic. 2006. 9.75" x 10" Paper.
Covers the wide use of hand drawn forms in posters & other printed materials. Some of the work is elegant; other is raw & unschooled.
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B2766. Work of Ismar David/Pankow, ed
The Work of Ismar David.
Selected by Helen Brandshaft. Edited by David Pankow. 2006. 160p. 8"x11". Sewn paperback.
Ismar David was one of the great calligraphers of the 20th century. He was a master of historic hands, yet had his own style -- both Latin and Hebrew Alphabets. Presents calligraphy, type design and his other design work.
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B2462. Experiments with Letterform.../Gurtler
Experiments with Letterform and Calligraphy (Schrift und
Kalligraphie im Experiment).
By Andre Gurtler. 1997. 252 pp. 9-1/8" x 9-3/8". Hardcover.
This book is concerned with the art of calligraphy as one of the bases for the understanding of letterform, with particular reference to calligraphic experiment. It will show you how experimentation with letterforms allows a calligrapher to find a new dimension of creativity. Text in both German and
English, black and white illustrations throughout.
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B2862. Freight Train Graffiti/Gastman et al.
Freight Train Graffiti.
By Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland, Ian Sattler. 2006.352pp. 8" x 7.5" Paper.
Presents over 1,000 color photos of this mostly letterform
graffiti. Eliza Schulte Holliday recommended this book for her Neuland students to show how forms can be packed tightly.
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B2890. Typography Papers: Number 6/Gray et al.
Typography Papers Number 6: The Classical Tradition in Letters.
By Nicolete Gray, Giovanni Mardersteig & James Mosley. 2006. 128pp. 8.5" x 11.75" Paper.
Four illustrated essays on the reconstruction/reinvention of the classical letter in Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries. Includes Nicolete Gray on the Newberry (Library) alphabet & the revival of the Roman capital; Giovanni Mardersteig’s on the revival of the inscripitional letters; Paul Stiff on the
design of public letters in Florence, and James Mosley on Cresci and the Baroque letter in Rome. Also,Victor Gaultney’s on how the Latin alphabet has been extended to cater to languages without scripts. This issues concerns letterforms, not type or typography in the usual sense.
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B2918. Fragments de Memories/Casanova
Fragments de Memoires
By Casanova. 2005. 6.25"x12.5". Paper.
The text is accompanied by collages by Brody Neuenschwander. The collages include writing, typographic
text, calligraphic letters & marks, old photos, and a quill. Full color throughout. Text in French.
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