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English printers' ornaments
In 'English Printers' Ornaments,' Henry R. Plomer delves into the unique and intricate world of ornaments used by English printers. Plomer meticulously examines the development, usage, and significance of these decorative elements within the context of English printing history. Through detailed analysis and examples, the book showcases how these ornaments not only enhanced the visual appeal of printed material but also reflected the evolving artistic and cultural trends of the time. Plomer's scholarly approach provides readers with a comprehensive look at the craftsmanship and artistry behind these often overlooked elements of printing. His writing style is informative yet engaging, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in typography, design, and the history of printing. Henry R. Plomer's expertise in bibliographic research and his passion for preserving printing history are evident in 'English Printers' Ornaments.' His dedication to uncovering the stories behind these ornamental details shines through, making this book an essential read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of printing history.
Pictorial Archive of Printer's Ornaments from the Renaissance to the 20th Century
1,489 decorative ornaments for artists and craftspeople: headpieces, tailpieces, dingbats, lunettes, calligraphic and heraldic devices, and more, in Renaissance, Baroque, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and many other styles.
Book Parts
A bold and imaginative volume on the constituent elements of the Book, from the pre-print era through to the digital. The twenty-two chapters written by an international team delve into all elements of the book from title pages to endpapers, from dust jackets to indices, and everything else in between.
The Little Book of Typographic Ornament
This little book contains a beautiful and varied collection of typographic ornaments sourced from specimen books of type foundries, dating from 1700. David Jury explains how the need for typographic ornaments arose and developed, and sets them in their historical context. The chapters cover natural forms; geometric forms; rules and borders; wreaths, borders and scrolls; and pictorial ornaments. The last chapter charts the rise of the graphic designer over the last century, and how modern designers are now reinterpreting these typographic ornaments into new forms of art. The Little Book of Typographic Ornament will be an invaluable reference for graphic designers, as well as providing a source of copyright-free images.
Art Nouveau Typographic Ornaments
Over 800 Art-Nouveau florals, swirls, women, animals, borders, scrolls, wreaths, spots and dingbats, copyright-free.
Ready-to-Use Printer's Ornaments and Dingbats
Decorative elements have been used to enhance written and printed pages for thousands of years. This collection of printer's ornaments, adapted from many different periods and styles, provides graphic designers with hundreds of ornamental designs as diverse in content as they are in style--from Renaissance and Baroque to Art Deco and Geometric. 1,611 b&w illustrations.
