{"product_id":"art-alphabets-monograms-and-lettering-9780486831701","title":"Art Alphabets, Monograms, and Lettering","description":"Chicago-based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866-1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, \u003ci\u003eArt Monograms and Letters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ewith the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that publication in addition to his complete\u003ci\u003e Art Alphabets and Lettering\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ewhich comprises 96 pages of layouts and letter styles ranging from simple to ornate. \u003cbr\u003e Commercial artists, designers, calligraphers, engravers, amateurs, and professionals will prize this exclusive edition as a source of high-quality images and alphabets. This reference book features an appreciative Foreword by artist and author James Gurney, which places Bergling's works in historical context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJ. M. Bergling (1866-1933) was a Chicago-based designer and publisher of books on the subjects of lettering, monograms, and heraldic design. His books became a standard reference for engravers and sign painters.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621674782994,"sku":"9780486831701","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e6e724b-a79d-434a-b8d9-4168850d07b3.jpg?v=1732585205","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/art-alphabets-monograms-and-lettering-9780486831701","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}