Art of Letter Carving in Stone

Art of Letter Carving in Stone

by TomPerkins (Author)

Synopsis

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction. Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, it guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs, and for the more experienced it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 03 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 1861268793
ISBN 13: 9781861268792
Book Overview: Features and reviews in the magazine for Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, Letter Arts Review [UK edition] and Crafts magazine for the Crafts Council. Reviews in Crafts Beautiful, Artists & Illustrators, Practical Crafts and Society of Design Craftsmen newsletter.

Author Bio
Tom Perkins was introduced to drawing Roman capitals in his early teens by his art teacher, kindling an enthusiasm for lettering that led to a training in calligraphy at Reigate School of Art and Design. From 1976 he began letter carving at his studio in London and in 1982 he set up his own workshop at Sutton in Cambridgeshire. Tom has taught lettering and letter carving at the Roehampton Institute until 1997 and at West Dean College. He is a fellow of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society, Temenos Academy, The Royal Society of Arts and the Society of Designer Craftsmen.