9780962974014 - Origin of the Serif: Brush Writings and Roman Letters de Catich, Edward M. (4 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Fine condition. NOT a library discard Ilustrador. Second Edition. Davenport, Iowa: Catich Galley, St. Ambrose University, 1991. Appears unread. Fine condition. Only very light shelfwear to the cover. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Square and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. 1991. Second Edition edited by Mary W. Gilroy. A handsomely illustrated look at the history, lineage, and development of our alphabet, which Philip Hofer called "a work of genius." Father Catich also surveys letter cutting in stone, the role played by the brush in shaping our classic Roman alphabet, and other topics related to the graphic arts and paleography. Well illustrated, and printed in colors. Bound in the original multi-color pictorial wraps. Oversize Softcover. 8" wide by 10.75" tall. This large, heavy book may require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. From the rear cover:"This handsomely illustrated book goes beyond a discussion of the serif. Here you will find a new approach to the history, lineage, and development of our alphabet, a detailed explanation of letter cutting in stone, the manner in which the brush differs from all other writing tools, and the role it played in the shaping of our classic Roman alphabet, with a wealth of other information pertinent to the graphic arts, including an account of the early twentieth century Chicago sign writing and its relation to Imperial Roman epigraphy. The serif is the short cross stroke at the beginning and end of letter parts. Its origin in Roman inscription letters is one of the uncharted areas of paleography. In this book the author questions accepted theories as to the serif's origin, and advances his own theory with skillful reasoning, detailed illustration, and epigraphic proof.". Second Edition. Oversize Softcover. Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xi, 312pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Condición: Good. 2. Good++; Softcover; 2nd Edition; Covers are still glossy with a few light handling-marks; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); 2.3 lbs; White covers with a green and orange "R" illustration, and title in white lettering; 1991, Catich Gallery Publishing; 311 pages; "The Origin of the Serif: Brush Writing and Roman Letters," by Edward M. Catich.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Used Very Good. No writing or underlining.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.