Timesaving techniques for producing well-formed, good-looking lettering in all the major styles.
Drawing letters quickly, accurately, and gracefully is an essential skill for artists and designers, even in the computer age. Bill Gray shows how to make the basic strokes for capitals and lowercase forms; get letter and word spacing right; reproduce the characteristics of any alphabet; produce extended, condensed, and outline versions of a type family; and more. Dozens of specimens serve as models of fine lettering.
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When you come up with a graphic arts problem you think you have to solve alone, if you consult Bill Gray . . . you'll probably find the help you are looking for. (Scripsit )
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Bill Gray worked for Norcross and ran a freelance graphic design business.
Paul Shaw is a graphic designer who teaches calligraphy. He lives in New York City. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Paul Shaw is a graphic designer who teaches calligraphy. He lives in New York City. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This is the best book on hand lettering I've seen so far. It comprehensively describes the how-to's for executing the various lettering styles. While definitely old-school, it's perfect for people working on their manual skills without computer aid.
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Authorities believe that ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were the distant ancestors of what is now called an alphabet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Authorities believe that ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were the distant ancestors of what is now called an alphabet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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- Design with Type by Carl Dair in Back Matter
- Lettering Tips by Bill Gray in Front Matter
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