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Calligraphy

by Arthur Baker, Tommy Thompson
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Overview

Celebrated for his Baker Signet typeface, Baker is one of the foremost modern calligraphers. This book contains a generous sampling of his calligraphic work — single letters, words, sentences, even experiments with abstract and Oriental calligraphy. Included are over 100 original alphabets from broad and bold. 154 plates.

Synopsis

Generous sampling of work by foremost modern calligrapher: single letters, words, sentences, ventures into abstract and Oriental calligraphy, more. Over 100 original alphabets. Foreword by Tommy Thompson.

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Book Details

Published
April 1, 2000
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486409504

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