An example of Edward Johnston's calligraphy : from 'Essays and Studies', 1910 : in Alphabet & Image 5, Shenval Press, London, 1947
From an article on "The Phonotypes of Robert Bridges", by Simon Nowell-Smith, in the 1947 issue of Alphabet & Image, No. 5. The periodical is an amazing source of information on contemporary typography and the graphic arts, edited by Robert Harling and published by James Shand of the Shenval Press. The article on the phonetic alphabets by Bridges includes various examples such as this from the English Association's Essays and Studies of 1910.
Edward Johnston is, of course, one of the most important British calligraphers of the Twentieth Century, recalled both for his teachings and his work. He would also design the typeface still used by London's transport system to this day.
An example of Edward Johnston's calligraphy : from 'Essays and Studies', 1910 : in Alphabet & Image 5, Shenval Press, London, 1947
From an article on "The Phonotypes of Robert Bridges", by Simon Nowell-Smith, in the 1947 issue of Alphabet & Image, No. 5. The periodical is an amazing source of information on contemporary typography and the graphic arts, edited by Robert Harling and published by James Shand of the Shenval Press. The article on the phonetic alphabets by Bridges includes various examples such as this from the English Association's Essays and Studies of 1910.
Edward Johnston is, of course, one of the most important British calligraphers of the Twentieth Century, recalled both for his teachings and his work. He would also design the typeface still used by London's transport system to this day.