In the mid-19th century; typefounders plied their trade with an extraordinary exuberance; creating a new and dazzling range of typefaces and ornamentation that in sheer versatility; ornate beauty; and sumptuousness remain unsurpassed. Today; as never before; their work is sought by artists; designers; and craftspeople for its elegance; expressiveness; and ability to command attention.This unique volume contains the work of one of the most celebrated typefounders of that glorious era in type design: Charles Derriey; who; from his Parisian foundry; fed the Victorians insatiable appetite for decoration and embellishment with a truly fabulous assortment of display types and printers ornaments. The 113 plates reprinted here from his 1862 typographic catalog include over 2;500 royalty-free type forms and ornamental designs.Here is an incredibly rich source of intricately ornamented typefaces along with an eye-catching array of vignettes (dingbats; headpieces; tailpieces; etc.); rules; flourishes; corner elements; and much more; including a wide selection of Victorian frames and border material. Leaf through it and you will find it to be not only a fascinating presentation of type design; but also an extensive sampler of Victorian ornamentation mdash; a valuable reference book and source of royalty-free graphics; sturdily yet inexpensively produced; that will offer you years of inspiration; enjoyment; and practical use.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A great updated referenceBy Tim NielsenThis is a great updated reference for prop makers; teachers and students. Its a good overview of different techniques and methods to go about creating props; and as an introduction to sculpture; casting and building; its very informative. Its a good reference for learning new methods of making props; or a way to start diving into new techniques. Its also very well structured around safety and lists dangers; pros and cons of different materials or methods.What the book doesnt fill in would be examples of how to build specific props; or designing props for shows. I dont fault the book for not including it; because its such a broad field it would be impossible to cover everything. As a source book for having on hand to look up new methods; its a fantastic resource.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For the size of the book it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in propsBy ArtofTabithaOrrFor the size of the book it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in props. Clear and well written and not too many lengthy passages. I actually sat and read everything and will use it as a resource for years to come. So glad it has a spiral binding to keep it open.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One-stop shop for the aspiring prop maker!By Reasonable ReviewerThis is a very good reference book that contains a lot of very practical information on how to build props and includes factors such as equipment; cost; safety; technique; etc.Truly a one-stop shop for the aspiring prop maker!