The Practice of Letters

The Hofer Collection of Writing Manuals, 1514–1800

David P. Becker

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Houghton Library,U.S.
31 March 2005

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Lettering & calligraphy

Series: Houghton Library Publications

After the invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century, the art of writing in manuscript took on fresh meaning. Printed manuals for the teaching of lettering and handwriting quickly appeared, marketed to a growing literate readership anxious to express humanistic values through fine writing. Mixing the aesthetics of calligraphy with innovative new means of printing, writing manuals thus reflect both the proliferation of print technology and the growing social value of a fine hand. Philip Hofer, Founding Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts in Houghton Library, was long fascinated with the printed works of writing masters, and amassed one of the great collections of early penmanship textbooks

before his death in 1984. David P. Becker's catalogue tells the story of this collection while amply illustrating the diversity and expressive power of the arts of the pen.

By: David P. Becker
Imprint: Houghton Library,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9780914630180
ISBN 10: 0914630180
Series: Houghton Library Publications
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 31 March 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David P. Becker is the former Assistant Curator of Printing and Graphics Arts, Houghton Library at Harvard College Library, Harvard University.