Autobiography

by Eric Gill

Eric Gill (1882–1940) was an English sculptor, stonemason, typographer, and printmaker. He was also a controversial figure whose fascination with erotica and sex were at odds with his deep religious beliefs. Among his many enduring artistic achievements are the typefaces Gill Sans, Perpetua, and Joanna; the group of sculptures Prospero and Ariel for BBC Broadcasting House; numerous World War I memorials; and a vast array of illustrations for the private Golden Cockerel Press.

Originally published in 1940, this autobiography offers an intimate look at Gill’s life, work, and highly recognizable style.

Genres: Art, Biography

283 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1940

About the author

Arthur Eric Rowton Gill ARA was an English sculptor, typeface designer, and printmaker, who was associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.

Reviews

[Andy Holdcroft · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is nigh unreadable: partly because subsequent revelations from his own diaries have revealed not only his deeply unpleasant & criminal behaviours but how disingenuous, unreliable & self serving this autobiography is. Equally it's unreadable due to how it's written. A few moments hint coyly at his true proclivities & a few (early) passages on his childhood are slightly less unreadable, but there are long rambling incoherent, pompous diatribes which tend to provide his bogus religious smokescreen.