Re: Constructed vertical writing systems?

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.