Script Lettering for Artists (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

If you are a lettering artist, calligrapher, or an artist who sometimes references either in their work.. you need this book.It's not thick, but its packed full of beautiful reference material that I constantly look at while I work on various pieces. This is THE book that letter nerds talk about at conferences... some of my letterer/calligraphy friends who are in relationships with other letterers/calligraphers literally keep two copies in their household because "What if we both need to reference it at the same time?!" True story.

This book is great. Hand Lettering, Engraving, Calligraphy are all related. I can see why the others who purchased this book like it. I have done real brush lettering, and now teaching myself Hand Engraved Lettering. With metal engraving for me there is a learning curve. You don't make a mistake and wipe it off. There is much practice in just sketching the letter forms on paper. I wish I knew about this book sooner. I also got a copy for a friend who is into Tattooing. He loves this book also.

A handy size book to have in my daily briefcase or backpack. I'll often put time in a waiting room or a commute (when I'm not driving!) to good use by working on improving my lost skills of using fountain pens again. If you're like me, years of convenient ball points, or even some rollerballs have made me lazy and rushed in my writing. You'll be amazed how very therapeutic it is to once again enjoy writing at a more relaxed pace, thinking about your words a little more.... even if simply writing out your grocery shopping list! And this convenient size book brings back all the techniques the nuns taught me in 3rd grade but far less painfully! Plus, it then goes a few levels beyond what the nuns instilled in me so you can let your own individuality come through in your handwriting. Don't let this dying art stay lost. Surprise someone you care about. Send them a handwritten letter, card or note instead of an email!

Beautiful script lettering guide! I bought it because I've been interested in hand lettering and getting back into calligraphy. Most books on calligraphy are fairly redundant. That's why I decided to try this book out and learn something new. It has been helpful and useful.

Great little book ! It Has a lot of helpful hints for beginners . He explains and shows common strokes and then shows how they fit together to form the letters or numbers . It also has numerous copies of vintage lettering and an introduction to very basic layouts .

love this book it is great tool to use as a beginner lettering artist

If you're seriously considering learning calligraphy this is a very helpful book. Very detailed information on the construction of letterforms, ligatures, numerals, flourishes, etc. in a variety of styles--both written instructions and diagrams. The book also includes chapters on layout and commercial handwriting.

Not a lot of information.

Awesome book for calligraphy artist... A must buy

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Just got it but it looks awesome. :) Glad to have it in my collection.

Carino, ci sono molti spunti ma la qualità di stampa non è un granché!

Es un libro muy interesante para los que quieren adentrarse o perfeccionar su caligrafía de adorno