John R. Biggs: The Craft of the Pen., Timaru in Timaru, Canterbury for sale

Blandford Press, London, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. Book condition: Very Good. Very light foxing to prelims only. Else fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Price clipped and in a protective sleeve. The pen, says the author, is an appropriate instrument not only for letter-writing, but for the production of small posters, book jackets, show-cards and the varied ephemeral notices where letters two or three inches high are needed, as well as for rolls of honour and complimentary addresses. He tells the beginner just how to approach his task. The different kinds of pen are described and the method of holding them is shown by fine photographs of the hands of distinguished calligraphers. The instructional value of this book is enhanced by the two-colour diagrams and illustrations, making for clarity and simplicity. The Craft of the Pen Is the ideal book for the modern student who wants to approach his craft in a contemporary spirit without losing a sense of the enduring traditions of fine writing and lettering. Indeed nearly all type faces derive in a broad sense from pen forms and the design of type seems to require the inspiration of the pen. The author submits that"type follows the pen"and that the craft of penmanship is therefore all important.
Author
John R. Biggs
Title
The Craft of the Pen.
Publisher name
Blandford Press, London
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
1961
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Thirst for Firsts
Vendor rating
Abebof326d