Abstract
This article explores the use of Victor Hammer's Uncial Typefaces for texts either by Tolkien or related to his literature, and, at the same time, for Gaelic texts. First, Tolkien's issue with the typefaces selected for the dust-jacket of The Lord of the Rings is recounted. Then, Victor Hammer's typefaces are presented along with examples of them in Tolkienian texts. Lastly, some reasons that might explain such usage are proposed.
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Boheme Kumamoto, Eduardo
(2022)
"A Typeface for Tolkien: Hammer Uncials in Tolkienian and Gaelic Texts,"
Journal of Tolkien Research: Vol. 15:
Iss.
2, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol15/iss2/9