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Writing Music
Books and other media
Recommended:
B2809. Das Kalligraphische Werk by Hans Joachim Burget. Paper. $30.00 (limited supply)
B2783. The Calligraphic Line by Hans Joachim Burger. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. Paper. $35.00
3185. Paul Klee: Paintin Music by Hajo Duchting. Translated by Penelope Crowe. 2004. 111pp. Paper. $14.95
Lettering as Drawing by Nicholete Gray. Out-of-print
B3186. Concerning the Spiritual in Art by Wassily Kandinshy. Paper. $5.95
3187, B2785-P. Manuel Neri: Artist Books/The Collaborative Process by Bruce Nixon, Robert Flynn Johnson. 194pp. 10"x12". Hardcover. $60.00 Paper $40.00
This catalog presents seven artists books. The first four are collaborations: artist, printer, photographer, binger and are produced in limited editions. Of most the interest to calligraphers are the last three books -- each a single copy original. These books present poems by Pablo Nerda (Ode to A Beautiful Nude, Morning, Afternoon & To Night and the Truth and Poetry). Thomas Ingmire has written out each poem in italic -- both in English and Spanish. It's a beautiful volume.
If you are interested in his writing or his work, check out:
B900. Words of Risk: The Art of Thomas Ingmire by Michael Gullick. 1989. 90 pp. 65 illus. 9"x12". Paper. Retail Price $25.00. Sale $16.99.
Using words as subjects, Ingmire's work has progressed from the transcription of texts to complex multilayered visual statements. His juxtaposition of and interplay between words and images challenges the traditional role of calligraphy as "decorated writing." The book describes the work and working process of Ingmire and reproduces virtually all of his major pieces, many in full color.
B2614. Codici 1 edited by Thomas Ingmire. 2003. 64 pp. Paper. $22.95
Ingmire is best known for his expressive -- and often non-legible -- calligraphic works. This illustrated notebook draws primarily from Ingmire's teaching. It presents the assignments, support materials, the works created by students, as well as images and brief discussion of his own recent works that relate to the program. Topics include inventing new forms, lettering as drawing, the expressive line, the shape and space of writing, the word as image, Hans-Joachim Burget: The Calligraphic Line and The space of Writing: The Ditchling Project. The emphasis of his work is on a visual rather than a verbal message.
Supplies
Pens: Large flat edged pens (automatic pens nos. 4, 5 and 6, (bring just two sizes); Other smaller misc. sized edged pens; ruling pen - if you have one; a cola pen or materials for making one (Ex. Cola can, scissors, tape, chop stick).
Brushes: Black Zig double-ended brush marker; medium sized brushes, Ex. Japanese calligraphy brushes or watercolor brushes OK.
Tools: Soft pencils (3B or softer); eraser; ruler; scissors.
Ink/Paint: Black ink – your choice; tube of watercolor – your color choice.
Paper: Pad of drawing paper at least 14 x 17", (Ex. Canson Drawing, Canson Biggie, Strathmore 400 series recycled pads all work well); 3 or 4 sheets of larger good quality paper.
Misc..: White artist tape or drafting tape - 3/4" (low tack variety); 2-3 small bull-dog clips; flat open dish for ink; water container.
Materials Fee: None
Thomas will take part in the Signing Party on Wednesday after the evening lecture.
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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 Now.
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 photocopy production. The quality of the illustrations vary, but all are photocopies.
If pg.60 of your copy if blank, see a pdf of the illustrations.
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B3184. Domain of Images, The / James Elkins.
The Domain of Images, by James Elkins. 2001. Paper
Surveys the entire range of images, from calligraphy to mathematical graphs and abstract painting. Throughout, Elkins blends philosophic analysis with historical detail to produce a startling new sense of such basic terms as pictures, writing, and notation.
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B3185. Paul Klee: Painting Music
Paul Klee: Painting Music by Hajo Dutchling. Paper
Examines the interweaving of painting and music in the artist's work.
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B3186. Concerning the Spiritual in Art / Kandinshy
Concerning the Spiritual in Art, by Wassily Kandinshy
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B3187. Manuel Neri: Artist Books
Manuel Neri: Artists’ Books / The Collaborative Process
By Bruce Nixon. 2005. 194pp. 10"x12". Hardcover.
This catalog presents seven artists books. The first four are collaborations (artist, printer, photographer, binder) and are produced in limited editions. Of the most interest to calligraphers are the last three books -- each a single copy original. These books present poems by Pablo Neruda (Ode
to A Beautiful Nude, Morning, Afternoon & Tonight and Truth and Poetry). Thomas Ingmire has written out each poem in italic -- both in English and in Spanish. It’s a beautiful volume.
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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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B2614. Codici 1/Ingmire
Codici 1.
Edited by Thomas Ingmire. 2003. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
Ingmire is best known for his expressive -- and often
non-legible -- calligraphic works. This illustrated notebook
draws primarily from Ingmire's teaching. It presents the assignments, support materials, the works created by the students, as well as images and brief discussions of his own recent works that relate to the program. Topics include inventing new forms, lettering as drawing, the expressive line, the shape and space of writing, the word as image, Hans-Joachim Burgert: the calligraphic line, the space of
writing: the ditchling project. The emphasis is on a visual rather than a verbal message.
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N27. Automatic Pen
Sizes: 1 (1/16"), 2 (1/8"), 3 (3/16"), 3A (1/4"), 4 (5/16"), 5 (1/2"), 6 (3/4"), 6A (1").
These poster pens are made of a non-rust nickel silver with a plastic handle. They produce very thin thins. Use them with the tooth blade uppermost. Clean with warm water after use. A new pen should be filled and worked gently on paper
until the color (ink) flows. Any possible sign of scratching will soon wear off with use.
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N22. Ruling Pen
Julian Waters, Gottfried Pott, Glen Epstein & many others are using ruling pens to produce expressive letters. This ruling pen is designed specifically for lettering.You vary the line width by tilting the pen.Wood handle with brass collar & writing unit. From Synthetic Design.
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N30. Folded Ruling Pen
Folded Ruling Pen
Introduced at Letterforum in 1995, this innovative lettering tool has been popular ever since. Use them to produce tight "brush lettering" with a pen or for wild, fun, expressive
lettering. These are the originals made by Matthew Coffin and highly praised by Carl Rohrs and Peter Thornton as superior to others that are available.
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