ARGONAUT BOOKS

Eric Gill who died in 1940, was among the greatest English artist-craftsmen of the 20th century: a typographer and lettercutter of genius, and a master in the art of sculpture and wood-engraving. In this biography, the problems and contradictions of Gill the man and Gill the artist are examined. Reviews Fascinating on the work and fair to the man; a brilliant biography.Independent on Sunday - Claire TomalinScrupulous and sensitive . . . Earlier biographers omitted the dark side of Gill, but MacCarthy uncovers too much material to ignore it. A wise and foolish English eccent...Read More