Clerical Script Design – Expanded and Revised Edition

Name: Clerical Script Design - Expanded and Revised Edition
SKU: 9784766139068
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author : Eita Shinohara

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One of the calligraphy styles continuing from ancient China, “Clerical Script.” This book explains the concept of applying Clerical Script, now used in seals and inscriptions, to modern logos and graphics.

It is a new edition of the original 1971 publication, supplemented with essays and font introductions.

[Table of Contents]
Preface / Frontispiece / Clerical Script Design (Reflecting on the history of Clerical Script, Clerical Script design, tools and materials for Clerical Script design, radicals of Clerical Script, brush techniques of Clerical Script, using flat brushes, connections of various radicals, examples) / Katakana Design / Kanji Design / Hiragana Design / Applications of Clerical Script Design / Kanji Clerical Script Design / Contribution by Hiroyuki Koga “The Essence of Clerical Script Design—Dignified Style, Various Nuances” / The World of Clerical Script Fonts

Category：Japanese Graphic design Book

Tag：Clerical script, Font, Kanji, logo, typography

Pages：: 192
ISBN：: 9784766139068
Release Date:: June, 2024
Language:: Japanese
Publisher:: graphic

Author profile

Eita Shinohara

Born in Tokyo in 1927.
Worked as a designer at TBS Television from its inception, creating numerous title designs.
Recipient of the Commercial Broadcasting Television Title Design Excellence Award and the Gold Prize for Animation at the Commercial Broadcasting Festival.
In 1999, received the 7th Hashida Award, given to programs and individuals who have contributed to broadcasting culture. Served as a board member, director, and president of the Japan Typography Association.
Recipient of the 10th Keinosuke Sato Award.
Involved in educational activities for a long time, and in 2004, received the Social Education Contributor Award from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Passed away in 2023.