Lawrence C. Wroth

""John Howard Benson And His Work, 1901-1956"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American calligrapher and type designer, John Howard Benson. Written by Philip Hofer, this book delves into the life and career of Benson, who was known for his elegant and distinctive lettering styles. The book covers Benson's early years, his training in calligraphy, his work as a teacher, and his achievements as a type designer. It also includes a detailed analysis of Benson's most famous typeface, the Benson script, which is still widely used today. Hofer's writing is informative and engaging, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of calligraphy and typography. The book is beautifully illustrated with examples of Benson's work, including his lettering, calligraphy, and typefaces. Overall, ""John Howard Benson And His Work, 1901-1956"" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important figures in American calligraphy and typography. Typophile Chap Book, No. 31. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In a departure from the earlier practice of having a single lecturer for the A. W. S. Fellowship in Bibliography series, three distinguished bibliographers were invited, each of whom was identified with a distinct and significant field. The three fields selected, namely fifteenth-century printed books, English literature to the close of the seventeenth century, and early Americana, all present specific problems that have occupied scholars and collectors alike, both in this country and abroad, for a long time, yet without the emergence of satisfactory solutions or agreed standards.

American books in print during this significant period, with appendices giving full publication details of ten of the most important volumes in the group.