Re: Constructed vertical writing systems?

On Tuesday 22 April 2003 09:24 am, Muke Tever wrote:
> From: <tk1@...>
> > I am new here, so apologies if I am asking in the wrong forum.
> >
> > I am interested in vertical writing systems. So far the only such
writing
> > systems I know of are classical Chinese (and derivates e.g. Khitan),
Manchu,
> > Tolkien's Sarati, and Aniese (by iisem). Are there any other
vertical
> > writing systems around? If so, where can I find information on them?
>
> The script for my Henaudute is TTB LTR, though there's not much on the
web about
> it yet (it's so illegitimate! *sob*) but there is a sample, here:
>
> http://frath.net/images/lang/hena-curse.gif
>
>
>
>     *Muke!
> --
> http://www.frath.net/
>
>
The script used in Jouevyaix (tradespeech) is a diagrammatic
representation of a recording technigue that used strings with knots
and beads. It can be laid out in any non-intersecting pattern on the
page. Vertical boustrophedon is popular. Spirals are considered artsy.

I have the equivalent of ASCII charts on the web page, but no
illustrations of the actual characters (I know what most of them look
like, but not which ones map to which sounds yet). I hope to get some
samples of the written form up on the website shortly.
--
Elyse Grasso

The World of Cherani Station
www.data-raptors.com/cherani/index.html
Cherani Tradespeech
www.data-raptors.com/cherani/tradespeech.html