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Calligraphy and Writing: Origins and Development from the First Letters to Digital Technologies

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Professor Euan Clayton examines the history of writing as the history of human civilization: he uncovers the origins of the alphabet, traces the transition from papyrus scrolls to parchment books, introduces the invention of the first printing press, analyzes diverse letterform styles, and shares methods for improving handwriting. As a calligraphy expert, the author participated in the development of the graphical interface for the first Xerox PARC computers. Harmonious, expressive, and easy-to-read fonts created with Euan Clayton's participation were adopted by the developers of personal computers at Apple Inc. A skilled calligrapher and high-tech specialist, Clayton traces the evolution of the printed word from the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg to the age of digital media, when calligraphy is transforming from a purely applied discipline into an art form.
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