Alphabets, Ancient and Modern: A Manual for Artists, Architects, Advertising Men, Letterers, Sign Painters and Students of the Fine Arts

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J. B. Russell
Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011 - Art - 130 pages
""Alphabets, Ancient and Modern"" is a comprehensive manual that offers a wealth of information on the history and design of alphabets. Written by J.B. Russell, this book is an essential resource for artists, architects, advertising professionals, letterers, sign painters, and students of the fine arts. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the art and science of typography, including the origins of writing, the development of different scripts and alphabets, and the principles of lettering design. It also includes practical advice on how to create effective typographic designs, with detailed instructions on letter spacing, kerning, and other important techniques. With its clear and concise writing style, beautiful illustrations, and comprehensive coverage, ""Alphabets, Ancient and Modern"" is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the art of typography and lettering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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