{"product_id":"john-howard-benson-and-his-philip-hofer-9781258106973","title":"John Howard Benson And His Work, 1901-1956","description":"\"\"John Howard Benson And His Work, 1901-1956\"\" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American calligrapher and type designer, John Howard Benson. Written by Philip Hofer, this book delves into the life and career of Benson, who was known for his elegant and distinctive lettering styles. The book covers Benson's early years, his training in calligraphy, his work as a teacher, and his achievements as a type designer. It also includes a detailed analysis of Benson's most famous typeface, the Benson script, which is still widely used today. Hofer's writing is informative and engaging, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of calligraphy and typography. The book is beautifully illustrated with examples of Benson's work, including his lettering, calligraphy, and typefaces. Overall, \"\"John Howard Benson And His Work, 1901-1956\"\" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important figures in American calligraphy and typography.Typophile Chap Book, No. 31.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Hofer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1258106973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781258106973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Literary Licensing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Philip Hofer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48216709300479,"sku":"9781258106973","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae536ca1-032c-43d3-98d7-7d0217f58275.jpg?v=1771992835","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/john-howard-benson-and-his-philip-hofer-9781258106973","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}