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One Thousand and One Initial Letters

By Owen Jones

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a world where letters bloom into art, revealing the power of typography to elevate language through stunning Victorian-era designs.

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2007-08-29
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Summary

"One Thousand and One Initial Letters" by Owen Jones is a visual exploration of decorative typography from the Victorian period, presenting a collection of ornately designed initial letters. This book acts as a gallery of artistic concepts, exhibiting letters from A to Z, each paired with unique, handcrafted artwork. Meant to inspire artists and designers, the publication emphasizes the importance of visual communication and aesthetics in the written word. This showcase of meticulous designs invites viewers to admire written language's transformative potential through eye-catching artistic components.

About the Author

Owen Jones was a British architect. A versatile architect and designer, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern colour theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.

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