Art Alphabets, Monograms, and Lettering - J. M. Bergling

Art Alphabets, Monograms, and Lettering by J. M. Bergling brings together a substantial selection of the Chicago-based jewellery engraver’s lettering designs. This paperback edition also includes an appreciative foreword by artist and author James Gurney, placing Bergling’s work in historical context.

Key details

• Author: J. M. Bergling
• Paperback
• 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 June 2019
• ISBN: 9780486831701

Synopsis

J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) produced thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms and ciphers, and was recognised in his era as an author on lettering and heraldic design. This volume reproduces selected illustrations from Art Monograms and Letters, created to encourage fellow etchers, engravers, sign painters and artisans.

It also presents the complete Art Alphabets and Lettering, a 96-page sequence of layouts and hand-lettered styles that move from simple forms to more ornate designs. Designed as a visual reference, it is suited to commercial artists, designers, calligraphers and engravers, as well as committed amateurs seeking high-quality alphabets and imagery.

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