Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnston, Edward, 1872-1944

Contributor:

Gill, A. E. R.

Rooke, Noel, 1881-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Writing and Illuminating, and Lettering

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering" by Edward Johnston is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a guide for those interested in mastering the arts of calligraphy, illumination, and letter forms, emphasizing the intertwined relationship between craftsmanship and design. The book is designed to educate readers in practical techniques for achieving beautiful and legible writing while also providing historical context for various lettering styles. At the start of the handbook, the author sets the stage for the exploration of writing, illuminating, and lettering, claiming that these practices hold significant artistic and educational value. Johnston describes the importance of using the right instruments and mastering formal writing techniques, underscoring how historical practices can inform modern craftsmanship. He highlights the educational benefits of studying and practicing these art forms, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty in well-constructed letters and the potential for artistic expression in written communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Additional illustrations by the author.

Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-10-10