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Re: Constructed vertical writing systems?

From:Steg Belsky <draqonfayir@...>
Date:Tuesday, April 22, 2003, 21:20
On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 15:58:55 +0800 tk1@DESPAMMED.COM writes:
> Good day all, > 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? > Also, I am curious to know more about the Aniese script -- I have > heard that > it is "beautiful", but have not been able to find any information on > it.
- Sort of. I have a conlang called Gabwe that can be written in a variety of styles, as you can see at: http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~bh11744/gabwe/Gabwe.gif I only have examples there of the 'beads on a string' style in both horizontal and vertical orientations, but the 'Korean-esque' syllable-box style can also be arranged vertically. http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~bh11744/theszhes.gif is an example of the morphemograph orthography of Rokbeigalmki, my main conlang. Usually Rokbeigalmki is written in a horizontal alphabet, but i made this vertical Chinese-inspired system for an anthropology class project. -Stephen (Steg) "Yes, demon worshiping has its good points." ~ d.s.