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From: "Character"
Subject: Introducing: SketchFonts (Preview)
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2:30 AM

And a happy Valentine's day to all!

These fonts are from scans of the book, "Awesome Alphabets" by Mike
Artell (1999). They're suitable for child-oriented scrapbook pages and
similar informal usage.

In making computer fonts, I'm afraid I've done the exact opposite of
what the author was trying to promote - kids using their originality to
create hand-drawn alphabets. I've modified some of the characters
slightly for consistency.

Following is a review found on the web of the original book:

Awesome Alphabets written and illustrated by Mike Artell. Good Year,
1999 (0-673-58647-2) $9.95 pb

I hope that computers haven't made this book already obsolete, because
it's such a great idea. Dozens of pages show the unlimited potential of
specialized alphabets: letters drawn to look like tools, like bones,
even like clothes--a pair of pants and two socks make a wild capital K.
Along with complete renderings of each alphabet, there are suggestions
for creating new letters and other ideas about how words can be spiced
up with imaginative drawing. Artell encourages readers to go beyond what
he's done and design alphabets that fit their particular needs; kids who
want to make their own books or design signs will find plenty of
inspiration. And as the author points out, a handwritten font has what
computer fonts completely lack: uniqueness. This is a terrific book to
browse and a wonderful resource.

- Character