Created during an exciting period in the evolution of graphic design; this volume was initially published in 1911 as Kaemmerers Practical Letter Book: Containing Several Hundred Alphabets in 140 Plates; Together with Descriptive Text; For the Use of Sign Painters; Show Card Writers; Decorators; Artists and Craftsmen. A century later; this magnificent compendium offers a useful reference for graphic artists and designers in many fields. The 140 plates feature numerous historic and modern styles from throughout Europe; including examples based on Latin; Greek; Hebrew; and Gothic originals. Selections include English and Dutch block letters; Roman; German; and French letters; script and Gothic letters; a variety of contemporary letters; foreign alphabets; numerals; and a sampling of monograms and vignettes. The compilations original intent as a resource for sign painters ensures the eye-catching quality of its contents; making this volume an enduring source of possibilities and inspiration.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not to be mistaken for the history of SnohomishBy Warner BlakeThis book was a gift because I research and write about the history of Snohomish. Early Snohomish (WA) (Images of America) I also served as president of Snohomish Historical Society. 2008-09. and it saddens me to think that this book may be mistaken for the history of Snohomish. One egregious example is on page 50. the author writes. "Mr. Ferguson arrived in Cadyville in 1864 with his wife and child. He built a tiny building (Snohomishs first business) on the corner of Cedar and Commercial Streets."Set aside the fact that the streets were yet to be officially named in 1864. Mr. Ferguson arrived in Snohomish unmarried in 1860. and reassemble his cottage. shipped north from Steilacoom. on a site close to where it still stands -- a story told on a stone marker on the Snohomish Riverfront Trail -- no need to even crack a book to research!The writer was closer to the facts on page 15: "Snohomish was originally founded in about 1858 by Emory C. Ferguson. E. F. Cady and several others." It seems the writer meant Mary Low Sinclair. who did arrive in 1864 with a month old child and the household goods. but her husband. Woodbury. was already here operating an existing store. Marys child died shortly have her arrival and Woodbury died unexpectedly in 1871 -- stepping up the plans for the settlements first cemetery.And just one example of the authors dubious descriptive writing on the same page that I cannot resist pointing out: "Large steamships would slowly drift up the canal along with smaller fishing boats." The Snohomish River is not an "artificial waterway" and only in a ghost story could a steamship "slowly drift" upstream.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and couldnt be more pleased with the researchBy CustomerMy wife and I read Haunted Snohomish. and couldnt be more pleased with the research. and writing of Deborah Cuyle. My wife is a writer. and I am an historian. so we both examined the book from a different angle. Our conclusion: Its a fun book to read. and the stories are well researched. I live in Snohomish. and have heard about some of the hauntings discussed in the book. but Deborah filled in the blanks for me. and told me about hauntings I knew nothing about. This book will make the reader want to visit Snohomish.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great read!By Victoria LarsenHighly entertaining! I was glued to every page. I lived near Snohomish for nearly 30 years and had no clue about its spiritual history. Deborah Cuyle was not only informative. but with her writing style. very captivating!
