Designer: Eric Gill

Eric Gill (1882–1940) was a British sculptor, typographer, and printmaker. He designed typefaces including Gill Sans and Perpetua and worked on many early modern designs.

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Articles Featuring the Work of Eric Gill

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Artefacts Featuring the Work of Eric Gill

Eric Gill, An Essay on Typography, Sheed & Ward, London, c. 1940s–1950s

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Eric Gill, An Essay on Typography, Sheed & Ward, London, c. 1940s–1950s

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Eric Gill
  • Year: c. 1940s–1950s
The Letter Forms and Type Designs of Eric Gill, Eva Svensson, 1976

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The Letter Forms and Type Designs of Eric Gill, Eva Svensson, 1976

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Eric Gill
  • Year: 1976
Eric Gill: The Engravings, Herbert Press, 1990

From the graphic design archive:

Eric Gill: The Engravings, Herbert Press, 1990

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Eric Gill
  • Year: 1990

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