Street Name Lettering In The British Isles
Author: Alan Bartram
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Lund Humphries, London / Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1978
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume, Street Name Lettering In The British Isles, chronicles the rich and varied history of typographic design found on the streets of Britain and Ireland. Alan Bartram meticulously documents the evolution of street signage, presenting a comprehensive visual survey that spans centuries of craftsmanship and changing aesthetic sensibilities. The work illustrates the unique character and regional variations in lettering styles, from ornate Victorian scripts to stark modernist forms. It details the cultural and historical contexts that shaped these ubiquitous urban elements, offering a fascinating perspective on public typography. This authoritative text serves as an essential resource for designers, historians, and anyone with an appreciation for the art of the letterform in the built environment.
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Author: Alan Bartram
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Lund Humphries, London / Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1978
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly volume, Street Name Lettering In The British Isles, chronicles the rich and varied history of typographic design found on the streets of Britain and Ireland. Alan Bartram meticulously documents the evolution of street signage, presenting a comprehensive visual survey that spans centuries of craftsmanship and changing aesthetic sensibilities. The work illustrates the unique character and regional variations in lettering styles, from ornate Victorian scripts to stark modernist forms. It details the cultural and historical contexts that shaped these ubiquitous urban elements, offering a fascinating perspective on public typography. This authoritative text serves as an essential resource for designers, historians, and anyone with an appreciation for the art of the letterform in the built environment.
