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Bibliography of E.C. Matthews pamphlets and books
The following list of sign-related books and pamphlets were written and/or
published by E.C. Matthews. They are listed in chronological order by
their respective publication dates.
Graphics from Modern Showcard Lettering and Painting and How
to Paint Signs and Sho' Cards.
| How to Paint Sign and Sho' Cards by E.C. Matthews.
Published by J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, New York, NY; 1920.
5-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches, hardbound, 128 pages, plus 8 pages of advertisements
for other books.
Commercial Art & Cartooning by E.C. Matthews; 1925. Additional information not available. The Lacquer System of Sign Painting by E.C. Matthews. Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, IL; 1928. 6-3/4 x 10-1/4 in., hardbound, 135 pages. Modern Illustration: A Practical Course by E.C. Matthews. Published by Frederick Drake & Co., Chicago, IL; 1929. Additional information not available. Modern Show Card Lettering and Sign Painting by E.C. Matthews. Published by Sign Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1932. 5-1/4 x 8 in., softbound, 100 pages. How to Draw Funny Pictures by E.C. Matthews. Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, IL; 1936. Hardbound, 160 pages. Commercial Art Advertising Layout by E.C. Matthews. Published by Illustrated Editions Co., New York, NY; 1938. Additional information not available. Modern Signs and Show Cards by E.C. Matthews. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1951. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., softbound, 76 pages. Sign Slogans and Snap Shots by E.C. Matthews. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1952. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., softbound, 46 pages. Florida Signtific Advertising by E.C. Matthews. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1954. 5-5/8 x 8-13/16 in., hardbound, 125 pages. Writing Signs for Profit by E.C. Matthews. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1954. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., hardbound, 149 pages. Twixt Here and Sun Down by E.C. Matthews. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1957. 5-5/8 x 8-13/16 in., hardbound, 120 pages (no page numbers marked per title page) Sign Painting Course by E.C. Matthews. Published by Nelson-Hall Co., Chicago, IL; 1958. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., hardbound, 150 pages. An earlier edition was copyrighted 1954 by E.C. Matthews. A third "new edition-revised and enlarged" was published by Nelson-Hall Co. in 1960. Sign Painting Secrets Revealed by E.C. Matthews and Hal Barebo. Published by New Era Studio, St. Louis, MO; 1963. 8-7/8 x 11-5/8 in., hardbound, 48 pages, plus "Cut in Signs without Cutting in," a 17-page supplement copyrighted 1961. Signs Up-to-Now by E.C. Matthews. Published by Sign Book Co., St. Louis, MO (although a label was pasted over some copies, reading "New Era Studio," etc.); 1967. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 in., hardbound, 79 pages. 101 Tricks of the Trade by E.C. Matthews. Published by Sign Book Co., St. Louis, MO; 1967. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., pamphlet, 32 pages. Fixed Stars and Degrees of the Zodiac Analyzed by E.C. Matthews; 1968. Softbound. Additional information not available.
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Although all of the above titles are out-of-print, Lonnie Tettaton of Nutwood Publishing Co. (St. Louis, MO) has reprinted much of the Matthews original material in various compilations. Tettaton's books are listed alphabetically by title below, many of which include Matthews' materials. For a complete list and/or information about how to purchase the Tettaton books, contact: Nutwood Publishing Company, 2405 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63102; Phone (314) 421-5755 or FAX (314) 421-3044.
Classic Ads & Posters: 100 Years of Visual Advertising by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1987. 8-1/2 x 11 in., softbound, 112 pages.
Learn Lettering by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1967. 8-1/2 x 11 in., spiral bound, 72 pages.
Lettering with the Felt Tip Marker by Lonnie Tettaton and Ann Finley. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1983. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 32 pages.
Making Banners by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1991. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 18 pages.
New & Used Ideas by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1989. 8 x 10 in., softbound, 148 pages.
Nostalgic Picture Collection by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; (no date listed). 8-1/2 x 11 in., spiral bound, 48 pages.
Sign Painters Almanac by Lonnie Tettaton and Margaret Connally Tettaton. Published annually by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 56 pages.
Speed Lettering: The Money Maker by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1981. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 48 pages.
222 Alphabets for All Occasions by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1983. 8-1/2 x 11 in., spiral bound, 124 pages.
Window Lettering Handbook by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1981. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 48 pages.
Wood Crafted Signs by Lonnie Tettaton. Published by Nutwood Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO; 1988. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., softbound, 44 pages.
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