Eric Gill

GILL, ERIC, 1882 to 1940

Eric Gill

English sculptor, typeface designer, and printmaker.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
2
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Reading guide

Eric Gill books in order

In publication order

  1. 1An Essay on Typography1931
  2. 2Twenty-Five Nudes1938
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1931An Essay on TypographySheed & Ward
  2. 1938Twenty-Five NudesDent
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What order should I read Eric Gill's books in?

In publication order they begin with An Essay on Typography (1931), then Twenty-Five Nudes (1938). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Eric Gill's first book?

The earliest book we list is An Essay on Typography, first published in 1931.

When was Eric Gill born?

Eric Gill was born in 1882 and died in 1940.

How many Eric Gill books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Eric Gill across 2 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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