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Basiks of lettering by Bill Boley ➤ Signs of the Times Pub. Co 1952
Basiks of lettering by Bill Boley Signs of the Times Pub. Co 1952
Title: Basiks of lettering
Author: Bill Boley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Signs of the Times Pub. Co 1952
Edition: First Edition
Size: 8 x 11 * 192 pages
Synopsis: Presenting BILL BOLEY BASIKS
At this moment you are holding in your hands the long-lost missing link of lettering-that great stride from stroke to finished letter that has existed until now only in the subconsciousness of the experienced lettering artist.
Whether you are a new student, a teacher or a professional lettering man, before reading very far you will realize that Bill Boley's system grew out of an intimate understanding of your problems.
The student, perhaps, will wonder how his predecessors ever really learned the basic elements of successful lettering without it.
The teacher will see in it a sudden harnessing of the elusive element that was formerly the in- tangible "something" so necessary in fashioning artistic letters from meaningless strokes.
The professional lettering artist will find himself wondering just how many years of apprenticeship he might have saved had he been able to use Bill Boley Basiks. Probably, too, he will recognize the system as an old friend he should, because he has been using the system as well unconsciously ever since the day his work first took on a professional look.
Perhaps the most revolutionary thing about this system is that it not only shows you in black and white exactly how finished letters are built, but it shows how to build any letter of any type face even those which may not yet be invented. We use the word "build" precisely for lettering is indeed a phase of art which is too frequently thought of without a full awareness of the beauty, balance and purpose which make it an art. And what professional artist does not look upon a new piece of work as something he must build, methodically and step by step, into the finished creation?
To our knowledge, no one has ever before taught lettering through such a detailed breakdown of basic forms as this book presents. In so doing, Bill Boley has developed a basic theory which succeeds in clarifying lettering in its most basic sense.
And so we are proud to introduce to you for the first time the real backbone of the lettering artist's alphabet.
Overall Condition: Very good with solid boards and White plastic comb binding tight; pages are clean and unmarked; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box/mailer.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Basiks of lettering
Author: Bill Boley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Signs of the Times Pub. Co 1952
Edition: First Edition
Size: 8 x 11 * 192 pages
Synopsis: Presenting BILL BOLEY BASIKS
At this moment you are holding in your hands the long-lost missing link of lettering-that great stride from stroke to finished letter that has existed until now only in the subconsciousness of the experienced lettering artist.
Whether you are a new student, a teacher or a professional lettering man, before reading very far you will realize that Bill Boley's system grew out of an intimate understanding of your problems.
The student, perhaps, will wonder how his predecessors ever really learned the basic elements of successful lettering without it.
The teacher will see in it a sudden harnessing of the elusive element that was formerly the in- tangible "something" so necessary in fashioning artistic letters from meaningless strokes.
The professional lettering artist will find himself wondering just how many years of apprenticeship he might have saved had he been able to use Bill Boley Basiks. Probably, too, he will recognize the system as an old friend he should, because he has been using the system as well unconsciously ever since the day his work first took on a professional look.
Perhaps the most revolutionary thing about this system is that it not only shows you in black and white exactly how finished letters are built, but it shows how to build any letter of any type face even those which may not yet be invented. We use the word "build" precisely for lettering is indeed a phase of art which is too frequently thought of without a full awareness of the beauty, balance and purpose which make it an art. And what professional artist does not look upon a new piece of work as something he must build, methodically and step by step, into the finished creation?
To our knowledge, no one has ever before taught lettering through such a detailed breakdown of basic forms as this book presents. In so doing, Bill Boley has developed a basic theory which succeeds in clarifying lettering in its most basic sense.
And so we are proud to introduce to you for the first time the real backbone of the lettering artist's alphabet.
Overall Condition: Very good with solid boards and White plastic comb binding tight; pages are clean and unmarked; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box/mailer.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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