Eric Gill: The Inscriptions (Art Reference)

Gill, Evan; Peace, David

ISBN 10: 1871569664 / ISBN 13: 9781871569667

Published by Herbert Press Ltd, 1994

About this Item

A like new hard cover copy in a like new unclipped dust jacket. Appears unopened and unread; no discernible faults. Signed by the author on the half-title. 1st edition 1st printing. Herbert Press. London, United Kingdom, 1994. Cloth. 4to Hardback. Bound in immaculate green cloth with bright, gilt titles to spine. 208pp with 73 b&w illustrations and line drawings. Prefaces, Introduction, The Catalogue -- 762 inscriptions recorded with locations, 8 Appendices, Bibliography, and Indices. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is a catalogue of the inscriptions of Eric Gill, one of the major English artist-craftsmen of the 20th century. Well-known as a type designer, sculptor and engraver, he was also pre-eminent as a letter carver, producing some of the most elegant inscriptions ever seen. Over 900 items are known and are catalogued here, ranging from his first inscription on stone in 1901 to his design for his own gravestone in 1940. This book is the first critical appraisal of Gill's inscriptional designs, with special attention to the early development of his letter forms. The book includes indexes of persons and institutions commemorated, and the locations of the inscriptions. David Peace has based his research on Gill's brother, Evan Gill's inventory. It now includes over 100 previously unrecorded inscriptions. The book complements "Eric Gill: The Engravings". We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eric Gill: The Inscriptions (Art Reference)
• Publisher: Herbert Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1871569664
• ISBN 13: 9781871569667
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Good, Royal octavo, 6 1/4 x 10in, 150 x 250mm, 208 p. : ill., facsims. ; 26 cm. Postage may be more than price guide.

About the Author

David Peace trained as an architect and had an early passion for lettering. He assisted Even Gill with his 1964 Inventory of Eric Gill's inscriptional works and then continued on his own for the next 30 years recording further inscriptions as he found them. Dr Peace has been Master of the Art Workers Guild and President of the Guild of Glass Engravers. By profession he was a town planner who specialised in environmental conservation.