Francis Meynell (1891–1975)
Author of The Week-End Book
About the Author
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Works by Francis Meynell
Typography; the written word and the printed word; some tests for types; concerning printers' flowers; the pioneer work (1923) 4 copies
A catalogue for typophiles of books of typographical interest preceded by "Typophily", an essay (1932) — Contributor — 3 copies
Fifteen Poems 2 copies
Fleuron anthology 2 copies
POEMS & PIECES 1911 TO 1961 1 copy
Memorable Poetry Chosen from All Periods — Editor — 1 copy
Associated Works
Modern books and writers: The catalogue of an exhibition held at 7 Albemarle Street, April to September 1951 (1951) — Contributor — 2 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Meynell, Francis George
- Birthdate
- 1891-05-12
- Date of death
- 1975-07-09
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Occupations
- Founder Pelican Press
Founder Nonesuch Press - Organizations
- Nonesuch Press (co-founder)
- Relationships
- Meynell, Alice (mother)
Meynell, Wilfrid (father)
Mendel, Vera (second wife) - Nationality
- UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- UK
Members
Discussions
Folio Archives 69: Folio Bibliographies : Folio 21, 1968-1971, 25, 34, 40, 50 and 60 in Folio Society Devotees (June 2025)
Reviews
Pretty much what I expected and yet utterly charming and random. I liked the pocket summary of astronomy circa 1930s and now I know the difference between flotsam and jetsom.
It's not much of a read, but it's a fun book just to have. In fact, it seems to encourage my family to spend more weekends having fun than working.
The Fleuron, a Journal of Typography was published in England between 1923 and 1930. Its influential essays included the article by “Paul Beaujon” (Beatrice Warde), that clarified the confusion between Garamond and Jannon types, and another on Eric Gill. Other authors whose work appears in this anthology include Stanley Morison, Oliver Simon, D.B. Updike, W.A. Dwiggins, Frederick Warde, A.F. Johnson, and others.
It is a beautiful book; worth looking for. I have seen it listed for $100 or show more less at book dealer sites. show less
It is a beautiful book; worth looking for. I have seen it listed for $100 or show more less at book dealer sites. show less
Except for the introductory essay by Julian Fellowes, this book is a complete waste of time, money, and space. I'd give it negative stars if the system allowed it.
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Statistics
- Works
- 25
- Also by
- 9
- Members
- 497
- Popularity
- #49,747
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 8
- ISBNs
- 20
- Languages
- 1