John Brinkley

John Brinkley contributed to Swift Annual 3 to 5 (1956-58). No idea if he's the same guy who wrote the following books but there's a possibility.

Non-fiction
Design for Print. A handbook of design and reproductive processes. London, Sylvan Press, 1949.
Graphic Design. With special reference to lettering, typography and illustration, with John Lewis. London, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1954.
Lettering Today. A survey and reference book, ed. John Brinkley. London, Studio Vista, 1964.