Classic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental techniques for mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian, plus easy-to-follow exercises and fun, modern projects.
This illustrated history of hand-lettered painted signs across America, and the craftspeople who created them, is"e;a lovely paean to a vanishing art"e; (TheNew York Times).
In 1948, the world-renowned book designer Bruce Rogers wrote a brief text that documented and illustrated his creation of the Centaur typeface several decades earlier: The Centaur Types.
The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens.
This book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs.
Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt des japanischen Reisweins in *"Sake: Die Kunst des japanischen Reisweins – Die Kultur des japanischen Nationalgetränks"*.
With the rise of digital technology as a design tool and its acceptance as simply part of the tool chest for today's design studios, there has been a re-evaluation and return to exploring pre-digital typography.
This comprehensive guide explores the three primary methods of printing and the evolutionary history of each, detailing their unique techniques and artistic possibilities.
Discover the timeless art of letterpress printing in this essential volume exploring the rich history, techniques, and tools of this captivating craft.
A treasure trove of inspiration and practical guidance, exploring the history, techniques, and symbolism of the ancient religious art of missal painting.
Design with Type was first published in 1952 and appeared in this multi–award-winning revised edition in 1967, which was the first Canadian work to be named Book of the Year by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).
Good Design, Down to the LetterPackages on store shelves, posters on building walls, pages of a websiteall contain information that needs to be communicated.
Beautifully illustrated with a covetable rose gold foil cover, Modern Calligraphy is a step-by-step workbook for those wanting to learn this super trendy form of lettering.
Once you have learnt the fundamentals of typography, there is still a wealth of knowledge to grasp to really become a master in the art and craft of working with type.
Once you have learnt the fundamentals of typography, there is still a wealth of knowledge to grasp to really become a master in the art and craft of working with type.
This book considers the visual qualities of inscriptions from a cross-cultural perspective focusing on the period from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
This book considers the visual qualities of inscriptions from a cross-cultural perspective focusing on the period from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
The bestselling introduction to designing the written word Typographic Design: Form & Communication is the definitive reference for graphic designers, providing a comprehensive introduction to the visual word.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 450 images, A Typographic Workbook, Second Edition explains the process successful designers use to select, space, and creatively integrate fonts.
Travel the globe with 32 typographic prints inspired by the world s greatest cities, all the way from Amsterdam to Zurich, with stops in Paris, Rio and Tokyo along the way.
Discover the incredible power of fonts - how they influence your decisions, alter your perceptions, stir your emotions and change how you understand the world.
The original, authentic and bestselling guide to modern calligraphy from Chiara Perano, founder of the pioneering and unparalleled calligraphy studio Lamplighter London.
'If you re stuck for an idea, have a big decision to handle or need a new perspective on a problem, here are some approaches for thinking, communicating and creativity.
For over fifty years, the Type Directors Club has encouraged the worldwide graphic arts community to achieve excellence in typography through its annual international competitions.
