The Ampersand

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Not a Bad Combination, Really

Spotted at California’s Great America by Sarah.

From a Crusty Old Glasses Case

Bird & Son, Opticians, Aurorra, Ill From Jennifer

Fun Store

If you live in Pittsburgh, this is where you buy your fun. Sent in by Elliott.

Made of Sprinkles

From Brittnee.

Naked Type

Naked Type. Sent in by my design school pal Micah.

Settling an argument

So I know I am just now getting around to answer this email from May, but I think it is important to let people know where I stand. Okay, We are having a debate at work (public library) between two forms of ampersand. See the photos. I prefer the classic ampersand. My co-worker uses the [...]

This One is Different

custom ampersand by andfold. from Bret.

Another Ampersand Tattoo

Lizz says: “Its in typewriter font. It reminds me to keep writing, because I love to write.”

Script & Scribble

Script & Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting by Kitty Burns Florey. This book sounds somewhat interesting. An amazon related link led me to investigate Spencerian Penmanship (never heard of it before) which led me to the picture of H.C. Spencer. Submitted by vjesci.

Ampersand: Spring 2009

ok a little late with this one. Kansas City Art Institute: Ampersand, Spring 2009 Issue. Previously.