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Synopsis
This is a 1902 guide to making signs and posters by Australian writer and engineer Paul N. Hasluck. This timeless handbook offers the reader clear and concise instructions for producing a range of signs and displays for advertising and more. From painting and decorating to fonts and punctuation, it covers everything one should know before making a sign for them selves or others. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 - 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including engineering, handicrafts, woodwork, and more. Other notable works by this author include: "Treatise on the Tools Employed in the Art of Turning" (1881), "The Watch-Jobber's Handy Book" (1887), and "Screw-Threads and Methods of Producing Them" (1887). Contents include: "Introduction and Preliminary Practice," "The Formation of Letters, Stops, and Numerals," "The Sign-Writer's Outfit," "Making Sign-boards ad Laying Ground Colours," "The Simpler Forms of Lettering," "Shaded and Fancy Lettering," "Painting a Sign-board," "Poster-Painting," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Synopsis
How to Write Signs, Tickets, and Posters 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.
First 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.
This volume contains a wealth of information and illustrations. The contents include:
- 'The Formation of Letters, Stops, and Numerals'
- 'Making Sign-boards and Laying Ground Colours'
- 'Shaded and Fancy Lettering'
- 'Painting a Sign-board'
- 'Poster-Painting'
Republished by Read & Co. Books, How to Write Signs, Tickets and Posters 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.