The Art of Lettering: Perfectly Imperfect Hand-Crafted Type

The Art of Lettering: Perfectly Imperfect Hand-Crafted Type Design

From whimsical to elegant, and old-school influences to new schoolâ€”Goodtypeâ€™sÂ The Art of LetteringÂ showcases dynamic hand lettering from todayâ€™s young and sought-after typographers and calligraphers, stoking creative inspiration for graphic designers, artists, and type enthusiasts alike.

Hand lettering is making a comeback, bursting out of its graphic-design bubble and finding a mainstream via collecting social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest. The avid interest in hand lettering seemingly goes hand in hand with the weariness audiences feel with constant slick digital presentation of the information they consume.Â The Art of LetteringÂ collects myriad new and established graphic designers for whom hand lettering is a time-honored art that has modern applications. Showcasing more than 100 artists from all over the world, the book displays their typographic takes and illustrates their perfectly imperfect handcrafted art, from beautiful photographs of concept sketches to the end result. Straying away from traditional pen calligraphy, artists today employ new and creative approaches, including building type with coffee grounds, watercolors, and combinations of different hand tools, resulting in a dynamically fresh approach to creating type.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 48888656
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2018-07-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847862320

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	48888656
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2018-07-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847862320

The Art of Lettering: Perfectly Imperfect Hand-Crafted Type Design

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