Published by Overlook Press, The, 1987
ISBN 10: 0879512695 ISBN 13: 9780879512699
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by The Overlook Press, Woodstock, 1987
ISBN 10: 0879512695 ISBN 13: 9780879512699
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First US Edition. Woodstock: Overlook Press, (1987). First American Edition. 11.25 x 8.75". 144 pages, Index, list of Main Works, Chronology. 120 color drawings, 8 half tones and line drawings. Black boards, spine letters silver. Book in very good condition, remainder mark to lower edge of texts block, slight surface abrasion to lower edge of rear board; dju no owner's name, dj very good plus (few surface creases to reat cover). From dj: "She influenced the transformation of calligraphy from a medieval craft to a modern art form in which personal expression played a key roleHer vision of the potential of calligraphy has made it the vibrant art form that it is today." ISBN 0879512695; 120 color drawings, 8 half tone and line drawings; 11 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches; 144 pages.
Published by Bergenfield, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Overlook Pr, 1999
ISBN 10: 0879512695 ISBN 13: 9780879512699
Seller: Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition.
Published by Overlook Press, Woodstock, New York, 1987
ISBN 10: 0879512695 ISBN 13: 9780879512699
Seller: Emily's Books, Brainerd, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a nice clean book with light wear and the dust jacket has light wear and is in a high quality Demco protector. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Published by Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY, 1987
quarto, boards in dust jacket. First American Edition. First American Edition. quarto, boards in dust jacket. 141pp. Overlook Press, Illustrated with color plates. A student of Edward Johnston, Wellington was a major influence on modern calligraphy helping to change it from a medieval influenced craft resurrected during the Arts & Crafts Movement to a modern art form in which personal artistic expression played a part. With a biography and chronology by Heather Collins, an essay on the revival of calligraphy by Heather Child, and an analysis of her methods and particular gift by Donald Jackson. Ann Hechle contributes the captions to the plates and describes Wellington as a teacher. Light edge wear to jacket.
Published by The British Library, 1998
ISBN 10: 0712346058 ISBN 13: 9780712346054
Seller: Jason Books, Auckland, AUCKL, New Zealand
hardback with dustjacket. Irene Wellington is considered one of the truly original figures in the development of calligraphy in the 20th century. She influenced the transformation of calligraphy from a medieval craft to a modern art form in which personal expression played a key role helping to make it a vibrant art form. This reissue of the 1987 publication contains around 100 examples of Irene Wellington's writing and illumination reproduced in colour along with a discussion of her methods and techniques. {"length"=>["29"], "width"=>["22"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}.