Eric Gill The Inscriptions
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Eric Gill The Inscriptions
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Peace
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:208 |
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| Category/Genre | Typography and lettering |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780713689303
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| Classifications | Dewey:686.224 |
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| Audience | |
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| Illustrations |
More than 50 illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Herbert Press Ltd
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| Publication Date |
3 July 2007 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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