I know nothing about his private life, but I suspect that there would be a
lot of empty space in museums and libraries if we burned the works of
everyone who did despicable things.
But staying with Gill, should we also refrain from using his typefaces?
Should we burn all books that do? If we don't, do his crimes rub off on us?
At 10:31 AM 7/13/2000 +0100, you wrote:
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>I'm so glad to hear that Eric Gill created lots of pretty typefaces when
he had a moment to spare from abusing his daughters (see his biography,
Fiona someone I think). Really redeems him, eh? I know we're meant to
forgive artists their private life in consideration of their genius, but
there's a limit and if I ever came to own anything of Gill's I'd take great
pleasure in burning it, however much it cost.
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