Eric Gill (1882-1940) was an English sculptor, stonemason, typographer, and printmaker. He was also a controversial figure whose fascination with erotica and sex were at odds with his deep religious beliefs. Among his many enduring artistic achievements are the typefaces Gill Sans, Perpetua, and Joanna; the group of sculptures Prospero and Ariel for BBC Broadcasting House; numerous World War I memorials; and a vast array of illustrations for the private Golden Cockerel Press. Originally published in 1940, this ...
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Eric Gill (1882-1940) was an English sculptor, stonemason, typographer, and printmaker. He was also a controversial figure whose fascination with erotica and sex were at odds with his deep religious beliefs. Among his many enduring artistic achievements are the typefaces Gill Sans, Perpetua, and Joanna; the group of sculptures Prospero and Ariel for BBC Broadcasting House; numerous World War I memorials; and a vast array of illustrations for the private Golden Cockerel Press. Originally published in 1940, this autobiography offers an intimate look at Gill's life, work, and highly recognizable style.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780853316138.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback, red cloth, gilt titles to spine. 283pp. Frontis. Illus. 1st edition 1940. Newspaper article taped to front pastedown, previous owner's details to front free end-paper. A rather splendid copy. (p13)
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300p. 7th prtg. Ex-library copy of a grey cloth hardcover book in good condition. Library stamp on front endpaper. Small bits of underlining in pen throughout. Pen notes on back endpaper. Former owner's signature on front endpaper. Edges rubbed and spine slightly crooked. Otherwise, the exterior is free of library marks, and the binding is tight. 7th printing of the autobiography of the Catholic sculptor and typeface designer. Includes a section of black and white photographs and illustrations in the back.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
