{"product_id":"how-to-write-signs-tickets-and-posterswith-numerous-engravings-and-diagrams-9781528702959","title":"How to Write Signs, Tickets and Posters;With Numerous Engravings and Diagrams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Write Signs, Tickets, and Posters\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless guide to the art of signmaking, ticket writing and poster designing. From advertising to painting and lettering, this clear and concise handbook covers everything a signmaker needs to know.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1902, Paul Hasluck's concise guide is one of his most famous works, still providing excellent advice and guidance to novice and expert signmakers alike. Born in 1854, Hasluck was an Australian journalist and engineer that produced a collection of do-it-yourself guides and a master of technical handbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume contains a wealth of information and illustrations. The contents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'The Formation of Letters, Stops, and Numerals'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Making Sign-boards and Laying Ground Colours'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Shaded and Fancy Lettering'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Painting a Sign-board'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Poster-Painting'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepublished by Read \u0026amp; Co. Books, \u003ci\u003eHow to Write Signs, Tickets and Posters\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic do-it-yourself guide, complete with original illustrations and diagrams. An essential volume for those who love to produce their own handiwork or are looking to learn a new skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHasluck, Paul N.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Paul Hasluck (1854-1931) was an Australian-born writer and engineer, who moved to the United Kingdom before the 1880s. Hasluck was a leading writer of do-it-yourself guides and wrote technical handbooks. Alongside authoring 40 of his own works, Hasluck also edited many texts.","brand":"Old Hand Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057903005970,"sku":"9781528702959","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b6007d2e-1491-4baf-92b6-7e2d1b602c27.jpg?v=1772015611","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-write-signs-tickets-and-posterswith-numerous-engravings-and-diagrams-9781528702959","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}