William Addison Dwiggins: Stencilled Ornament and Illustration - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1616893753 ISBN 13: 9781616893750

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press, 2015

Synopsis

There has never been anyone in the design world like William Addison Dwiggins (1880–1956). The first American to call himself a graphic designer, he applied his prodigious talents in the fields of typography, calligraphy, illustration, and even puppeteering—a more fitting title might have been Renaissance man. He is best known for his book designs, which combine his expertise in calligraphy, use of stencils, and typography. Very little has been published on Dwiggins, until now.

The first of several planned volumes on his incredible legacy, this reprint of Stencilled Ornament & Illustration includes the original book, hand-set in an experimental Linotype face he designed, along with stencils and plates illustrating a dizzying array of graphical elements.

A new introduction by Bruce Kennett shows how Dwiggins used ornaments, rules, and other elements in his final book and jacket designs. Originally published in a letterpress edition of 120 copies, this important book introduces the unique genius of Dwiggins to a broader audience.

About this title

About the Author:

Dorothy Abbe was an assistant to Dwiggins for several years up until his death in 1956, and then served as the overseer of his collected works until her death in 1999

Review:

".this important book introduces the unique genius of William Addison Dwiggins to a broader audience." - Illustration Magazine

"When the American type and lettering virtuoso, W.A. Dwiggins, turned his hand to stencil making, the design world knew that this otherwise primitive method had reached a level of sophistication. This reprint of Dorothy Abbe's celebration returns Dwig's stencil lettering and ornament to its rightful place as high typographic art." - Steven Heller

"Typography nerds and Dwig's fans will savor this Princeton Architectural Press masterpiece." - Print Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1616893753
• ISBN 13: 9781616893750
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112