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Chicago–based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters,with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering,which comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ranging from simple to ornate.
Commercial artists, designers, calligraphers, engravers, amateurs, and professionals will prize this exclusive edition as a source of high-quality images and alphabets. This reference book features an appreciative Foreword by artist and author James Gurney, which places Bergling’s works in historical context.
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Book Arts: Bookbinding, Lettering, Calligraphy & Typography
What is a book? Each of us may have a different definition but a book bound by hand can be a work of art. Dover has everything you need to know about book arts, from bookbinding to typography. Bookbinding titles contain detailed illustrated instructions for achieving beautiful hand-crafted volumes. Discover the history and manufacturing methods of papermaking and printmaking. You’ll find a treasure trove of hand lettering and lettering/font styles along with decorative elements, plus classic typographic image collections consisting of commercial signs, images, and fonts from rare sources. Unlock your creativity with these inspiring guides at www.doverpublications.com.
Publisher : Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (May 15, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486831701
ISBN-13 : 978-0486831701
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.25 x 11 inches