American Wood Type: 1828-1900 - Notes on the Evolution of Decorated and Large Types
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0978588177 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 1989 he received the first Master Teacher Award given by the Graphic Design Educators Association. He died in 2004, and his obituary in The New York Times noted that his "influential book on 19th-century American wood type prompted a major typographical revival in the 1970's." . He also served on the faculty of Carnegie Mellon University and Rochester Institute of Technology. About the Author Rob Roy Kelly established professional graphic design programs at the Minneapolis College of Art, the Kansas City Art Institute, and Arizona State University. In 2001, a web site t
I just wish there was more of it Brian Fuelleman One of my favorite books on typefaces, this wonderful reproduction gives us the history of wood type's evolution in styles as well as technology. Mr Kelly did a wonderful job in collecting both samples of the lettering as well as the history that goes with them.My biggest wish was that there was even more samples and information.A must for any s. Sean King said The classic text on wood type. This book is a justifiable classic, and a must-have for any typographer, type designer, lettering artist, or graphic designer. It is also of great interest to anyone interested in American printing and design. Wonderful book.. "Five Stars" according to Lois. Using for a class.
Many related trades interacted with wood type production; the book examines the influence of lithography, letterpress, metal-plate and wood engraving, sign painting and calligraphy, poster printing, and type-founding. This reissue includes a new foreword by David Shields, Design Curator of the Rob Roy Kelly Wood Type Collection at the University of Texas at Austin, discussing the renewed interest in the subject since the mid-1990s as well as ongoing research into the history of wood type.. The 19th-century heyday of wood type is explored in great detail, including all aspects of design, manufacture, and marketing, and the evolution of styles. The first and most authoritative history of wood type in the United States is now reissued in paperback. Long out of print, the book is still regarded by scholars and designers as an invaluable resour
Rob Roy Kelly established professional graphic design programs at the Minneapolis College of Art, the Kansas City Art Institute, and Arizona State University. He also served on the faculty of Carnegie Mellon University and Rochester Institute of Technology. He died in 2004, and his obituary in The New York Times noted that his "influential book on 19th-century American wood type prompted a major typographic