{"product_id":"art-in-the-alphabet-a-history-of-the-evolution-of-hand-lettering-lettering-calligraphy-typography","title":"Art in the Alphabet: A History of the Evolution of Hand Lettering (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)","description":"This grand compilation presents more than 250 depictions of the alphabet's changing forms, from handsome Roman letters cut in marble and delicate English courthand to sixteenth-century Greek initials and modern styles inspired by Gothic, Japanese, and other forms of writing. In addition to its intriguing survey of historical trends, this book also offers richly illustrated reflections on the artistic ability involved in rendering the alphabet.\nAn introductory essay traces the evolution of the English alphabet, followed by a wealth of old alphabets arranged in order of date. Among the selection of modern alphabets are samples that offer evidence of how the surface — wood, stone, leather, mosaic — and the writing instrument — chisel, needle, brush, stylus, pen — can affect the character of the lettering. An assortment of ampersands and numerals concludes the volume, along with an index of illustrations arranged by artist, country, material and process, and style. Artists, graphic artists, historians, and anyone with an interest in calligraphy will appreciate the historic sweep and artistic range of this treasury of lettering.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0486454614\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0486454614.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Day, Lewis F.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43524227825725,"sku":"BVV.0486454614.A","price":14.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0486454614-0.jpg?v=1787869148","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/art-in-the-alphabet-a-history-of-the-evolution-of-hand-lettering-lettering-calligraphy-typography","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}