Lessons in Formal Writing [Paperback]

Edward Johnston (Author), Heather Child (Editor), Justin Howes (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 243 pages
• Publisher: Taplinger Publishing Company (September 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800846427
• ISBN-13: 978-0800846428
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic work., April 28, 2006

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John Dziadecki (Louisville, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lessons in Formal Writing (Paperback)

When Johnston died in 1944, much of what became this book was in scattered manuscript form and subsequently edited by Heather Child and Justin Howes and first printed in 1985. They brought the work together and provided illustrations -- from his class notes and lectures -- demonstrating Johnston's theories of writing. Included are tributes and appreciations, essays, lectures, writings, etc.

Of Johnson's writing, Evelyn Waugh said; "The sweep and precision of his strokes were as virile as a bullfighter's and left me speechless."

Well researched and illustrated, this is a classic work about one of the foremost and most influential teachers of calligraphy.