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Eric Gill The Inscriptions

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Eric Gill The Inscriptions
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Peace
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Category/GenreTypography and lettering
ISBN/Barcode 9780713689303
ClassificationsDewey:686.224
Audience
General
Illustrations More than 50 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
Publication Date 3 July 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is a critical appraisal of Eric Gill's inscriptional designs, paying particular attention to the early developments of his letter forms. The book includes indices of persons and institutions commemorated as well as the location of the inscriptions. There are also appendices on Gill's work on war memorials, heraldry nd the design of seals, medals, coins and stamps. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in lettering or letter design.

Author Biography

David Peace trained as an architect and had an early passion for lettering. He assisted Even Gill with his 1964 Inventoryof Eric Gill's inscriptional works and then continued on his own forthe next 30 years recording further inscriptions as he found them. DrPeace has been Master of the Art Workers Guild and President of theGuild of Glass Engravers. By profession he was a town planner whospecialised in environmental conservation.