ERIC GILL's iconoclastic ideas on modern civilization, art, sex, and life generally, drop like bombshells from the pages of this account of his search for "The City of God."Completely devoid of social or professional ambition and detesting material success, this artist of the first order preferred to live the simple life of a stone cutter and craftsman.Richly illustrated with 36 gravure reproductions of the author's most outstanding work.

Eric Gill's opinionated manifesto on typography argues that 'a good piece of lettering is as beautiful a thing to see as any sculpture or painted picture'. This essay explores the place of typography in culture and is also a moral treatise celebrating the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age. Gill, a sculptor, engraver, printmaker and creator of many classic typefaces that can be seen around us today, fused art, history and polemic in a visionary work which has been hugely influentia...

Arthur Eric Rowton Gill was a British sculptor, engraver, typographic designer, and writer, especially known for his elegantly styled lettering and typefaces and the precise linear simplicity of his bas-reliefs.

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSINTRODUCTION TO SECOND EDITIONWOOD-ENGRAVING PAST AND PRESENTWOOD ENGRAVINGTHE WOODDRAWINGENGRAVINGPROOF TAKINGPREPARING BLOCK FOR PRINTERPLUGGINGAPPENDIX

One of the greatest writers of his time, G. K. Chesterton’s short stories, novels, poetry and essays demonstrate his unparalleled versatility in literature. This comprehensive eBook offers readers the complete fictional works of G. K. Chesterton, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2)Features:* concise introductions to the novels and other works* the complete Father Brown sto...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books and stories. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This ...

This book-collection file includes 19 non-fiction books by G.K. Chesterton: Alarms and Discursions, All Things Considered, The Appetite of Tyranny, The Crimes of England, Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens, The Defendant, Eugenics and Other Evils, Heretics, Lord Kitchener, A Miscellany of Men, The New Jerusalem, Orthodoxy, Robert Browning, A Short History of England, Twelve Types, Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays, Varied Types, The Victorian Age in Literature, a...

G.K. Chesterton's "Autobiography" offers an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of the early 20th century's most prolific writers. Written in a conversational and often humorous tone, the text reflects Chesterton's keen observations on philosophy, religion, and the human experience. He seamlessly blends personal anecdotes with profound insights, creating a narrative that is both engaging and intellectually stimulating. This work exists within the larger context of Chesterton...

The Complete Works of G. K. Chesterton gathers the extraordinary range of a writer whose imagination moved with equal force through fiction, poetry, essays, biography, theology, journalism, and literary criticism. Here are the paradoxes, comic inversions, and moral clarity that define Chesterton's style: a prose at once conversational and aphoristic, playful and polemical. Set against the intellectual upheavals of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, the collection reveals his sustained e...

In "All Things Considered," G. K. Chesterton offers a collection of essays that deftly blend humor, keen observation, and profound philosophical insight. The book showcases his distinctive literary style, characterized by its wit, paradox, and eloquent prose, vividly bringing to life the mundane aspects of everyday existence. With a discourse ranging from societal norms to personal introspection, Chesterton navigates the cultural landscape of early 20th-century England, reflecting the era'...

In "A Miscellany of Men," G. K. Chesterton deftly weaves together a collection of essays that explore the intricacies of human nature, societal norms, and the essential contradictions of life. With his characteristic wit and keen philosophical insight, Chesterton examines a diverse array of figures'—from the sublime to the ridiculous'—bringing to life a pantheon of personalities and ideas that shape the human experience. His literary style, marked by playful paradox and rich imagery, place...

In "The Victorian Age in Literature," G. K. Chesterton offers a sweeping and incisive examination of the literary landscape of the Victorian era, exploring the interplay between society, politics, and art. Through a series of essays, Chesterton illuminates the contributions of key figures such as George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, and the Brontë sisters, while deftly contrasting their distinct styles and ideologies. With a wit that is at once playful and piercing, Chesterton situates Victorian li...