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100 1 _aJohnston, Edward,
_d1872-1944
245 1 0 _aWriting & Illuminating, & Lettering
246 1 _aWriting and Illuminating, and Lettering
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAdditional illustrations by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-10
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLettering
653 _aIllumination of books and manuscripts
700 1 _aGill, A. E. R.
700 1 _aRooke, Noel,
_d1881-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47089
999 _c87928
_d87928