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Eric Gill: Twentieth Century Book Designer

Eric Gill: Twentieth Century Book Designer

Brady, Elizabeth a.
Marie, Elizabeth

Hardcover

Art HistoryFiction AnthologiesFashion & Accessories

ISBN10: 1258298244
ISBN13: 9781258298241
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 21 2012
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Eric Gill: Twentieth Century Book Designer is a comprehensive book that delves into the life and work of Eric Gill, a prominent British artist and designer of the twentieth century. The book is written by Elizabeth A. Brady, an expert in the field of book design, and provides an in-depth analysis of Gill's contributions to the world of typography and book design.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Gill's career. The first chapter provides an overview of Gill's life, including his early years as a student and his later work as a sculptor and designer. Subsequent chapters examine Gill's work as a book designer, his collaborations with publishers and printers, and his influence on the development of modern typography.Throughout the book, Brady provides detailed descriptions and analysis of Gill's most significant works, including his designs for Penguin Books and his collaborations with the Golden Cockerel Press. She also explores Gill's controversial personal life, including his involvement in the Arts and Crafts movement and his controversial views on sexuality.Overall, Eric Gill: Twentieth Century Book Designer is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of book design and typography. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century, and offers valuable insights into the development of modern typography and book design.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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