The Old-Style Alphabet Lettering of Japan by Seigensha is the third volume in the Visual Bunko 'Drawn Letter Design Collection' Reprint Series, originally published in 1962 by Kasei Shobo. This book explores the fun and beautiful world of English letters conceived during the 1960s, the dawn of design in postwar Japan.
Chapter 1 'English Letter Styles' features 70 patterns ranging from practical typefaces found on printed materials, displays, and signs to decorative and artistic styles. Chapter 2 'English Letter Monograms' contains approximately 1,000 variations of monograms combining ABC and numbers from every angle. With a foreword by book designer Hirano Kouga, this complete reprint preserves a valuable reference for typography and letter design.
Chapter 1 'English Letter Styles' features 70 patterns ranging from practical typefaces found on printed materials, displays, and signs to decorative and artistic styles. Chapter 2 'English Letter Monograms' contains approximately 1,000 variations of monograms combining ABC and numbers from every angle. With a foreword by book designer Hirano Kouga, this complete reprint preserves a valuable reference for typography and letter design.
Key Features
- Visual Bunko Reprint Series No. 3: Third volume in the 'Drawn Letter Design Collection' series.
- Complete 1962 reprint: Faithful reproduction of original 'Old-Style Alphabet Lettering of Japan' from Kasei Shobo.
- 70 English letter style patterns: Includes practical typefaces and decorative artistic styles.
- 1,000 monogram variations: Comprehensive collection combining ABC and numbers from multiple angles.
- Foreword by Hirano Kouga: Introduction by renowned book designer.
- 1960s design era: Documents the dawn of postwar Japanese design aesthetics.
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Author | Ohnuma Tomoyuki |
| Material | Paper |
| Series | Visual Bunko 'Drawn Letter Design Collection' Reprint Series |
| Made in | Japan |
