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Reference - General & Miscellaneous, Calligraphy & Lettering Techniques
Decoration and Its Uses by Joanne Johnston, John C. Tarr β€” book cover

Decoration and Its Uses

by Joanne Johnston, John C. Tarr
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Overview

Johnston traces the development of letterforms & type, & the use & application of formal writing. Among the topics of importance to calligraphers & designers are the value of decoration, its proper application, & its practice & usage. Includes diagrams of page layouts illustrating how calligraphy is applied to book work. The essay was handlettered in 1930 by John C. Tarr, a former student of Johnstons, to illustrate the teachings of his past master. The pages were sewn into a simple paper over boards binding with a cloth spine. It was originally published in book form in 1971. This new edition re-introduces the book to a new audience.

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Book Details

Published
July 1, 1991
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pages
64
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780898154016

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