Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The 26 letters The 26 letters Oscar Ogg One of America's foremost calligraphers here tells the complete and fascinating story of writing characters. In the days before history men scratched upon the walls of their caves animal portraits an… OL1417845W
Palimpsest Palimpsest Matthew Battles "Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness… OL20008501W
The history and uncertain future of handwriting The history and uncertain future of handwriting Anne Trubek This book uncovers the long and significant impact handwriting has had on culture and humanity--from the first recorded handwriting on the clay tablets of the Sumerians some four thousand years ago a… OL20038768W