Eric Gill, a multifaceted artist known for his sculpting and typeface design, was also a radical religious and social philosopher. He believed that life transcended art, viewing it as the ultimate expression of humanity. His holistic perspective integrated art, work, and spiritual values, reflecting his commitment to a life of purpose and meaning beyond mere aesthetics.
Eric Gill Book order (chronological)
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill was an English sculptor and typeface designer, associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. His work is characterized by a profound understanding of material and craftsmanship. He explored the connections between art, spirituality, and everyday life. His iconic typeface designs continue to influence design and typography today.
Focusing on the human form, Eric Gill's Twenty-five Nudes serves as both an artistic manifesto and a visual collection. The book outlines his philosophy on the portrayal of the body, emphasizing his belief in a specific aesthetic approach. Through a blend of text and imagery, Gill articulates his vision, making it a significant exploration of art and representation.
This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good typographic design. Broken into sections covering the fundamentals of typography, the book features inspiring works by acclaimed typographic designers from across the world. Each section illustrates technical points and encourages readers to try out new ideas of their own. The subjects covered include typographic rebus, abstract form, overlapping, using grids, metaphoric construction and illumination. The result is an instantly accessible, jargon-free guide to typographic design using professional techniques
An essay on typography
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Explores the place of typography in culture. This title is also a moral treatise celebrating the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age.
David Kindersley 1915-1995
Letters to an Apprentice
First edition. Insight into a relationship between an artist and his apprentice. Presents twelve letters written from renown engraver Eric Gill to David Kindersley. Contains facsimiles of parts of the letters including details for a crest to be done by Kindersley. Published for a thanksgiving service for Kindersley's life and works in October, 1995. Contains comments on the relationship from close aquaintances Lida Lopes Cardozo and Guy Bettley-Cooke. Includes two photo reproductions of the artists and a self portrait of Kindersley. 24 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. small 8vo..