Bold Script Alphabets (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) (Paperback)

by Dan X. Solo (Editor)

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Product Description
Attention-getting typefaces (italic, cursive) in dazzling variety—most in upper- and lowercase, many with vignettes or punctuation marks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (April 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486259668
• ISBN-13: 978-0486259666
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,788,270 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Select Scripts from Solo, September 2, 2001

By	Michael Pinto "Anime Fan" (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great reference work for any graphic designer who likes to have fun. My copy of the book didn't come with the CD-ROM so I can't comment on that aspect of the publication, however the book alone is worth the investment. While the best brush script should be done by hand, this book is the next best thing. Within 100 pages Solo has a nice variety of typefaces, the best of which have that wonderful kitsch feeling.

This book is perfect if you are looking for a groovy sixties or fat fifties script font. However some parts of the collection have a few faces that aren't so great, for example everyone must have a copy or version of "Baloon Extra Bold". But there are a few jems every few pages, so you won't be let down if you are trying to get that fifties classified ad look - or need a script font that looks like it feel off of a Doors album cover.

Professional designers should take careful note of the copyright notice, as you are only allowed to use only six words in any project. While I find this limiting, ... one can't be too let down!