Art Alphabets, Monograms, and Lettering

By J. M. Bergling Foreword by James Gurney

$17.95

Publication Date: 15th May 2019

Chicago–based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters,with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering,which comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ... Read More
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Chicago–based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters,with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering,which comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ... Read More
Description
Chicago–based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters,with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering,which comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ranging from simple to ornate.
Commercial artists, designers, calligraphers, engravers, amateurs, and professionals will prize this exclusive edition as a source of high-quality images and alphabets. This reference book features an appreciative Foreword by artist and author James Gurney, which places Bergling's works in historical context.

Dover Original.
Details
  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
  • Publication Date: 15th May 2019
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.8 in
  • ISBN: 9780486831701
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    ART / Study & Teaching
    DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography
    ART / Techniques / Calligraphy
Author Bio
J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) was a Chicago-based designer and publisher of books on the subjects of lettering, monograms, and heraldic design. His books became a standard reference for engravers and sign painters.
Chicago–based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters,with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering,which comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ranging from simple to ornate.
Commercial artists, designers, calligraphers, engravers, amateurs, and professionals will prize this exclusive edition as a source of high-quality images and alphabets. This reference book features an appreciative Foreword by artist and author James Gurney, which places Bergling's works in historical context.

Dover Original.
  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
  • Publication Date: 15th May 2019
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.8 in
  • ISBN: 9780486831701
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    ART / Study & Teaching
    DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography
    ART / Techniques / Calligraphy
J. M. Bergling (1866–1933) was a Chicago-based designer and publisher of books on the subjects of lettering, monograms, and heraldic design. His books became a standard reference for engravers and sign painters.