Lettering & Word Design: Learn To Master A Variety Of Elegant, Funky, And Stylish Handwritten Alphabets

Author: John Stevens

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Price : 16.99 NZD
ISBN : 9781600582721
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Imprint : Walter Foster Publishing
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Weight (g) : 0.181
Publication date : 01 February 2012
Dimensions : 349mm X 260mm X 5mm
Produced in : United States
RRP : 16.99
Availability date : 01 April 2012
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Author : John Stevens
Series : How to Draw and Paint Series
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 745.61
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Pages : 32
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Illustrations : 100 colour illustrations
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Description

Lettering & Word Design teaches aspiring lettering artists how to create beautiful and contemporary handwritten styles. Following an introduction to writing instruments, inks, and papers, as well as basic techniques and lessons on the fundamental elements of lettering, artists are introduced to 20 original alphabets, ranging from funky and fun to elegant and embellished. Readers will also learn to add their own touches and create original alphabets. With an alphabet for every occasion and easy-to-follow instruction, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to create stunning handwritten prose.

Author description

John Stevens is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, and lettering artist with 30 years of experience. An art major and former musician, he found his true calling when he was introduced to lettering while apprenticing in a sign shop. John's prestigious client list includes Rolling Stone, Time, Reader's Digest, and Newsweek magazines; Pepsi; Atlantic Records; HBO; Lucasfilms; IBM; Disney; and many others.

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