Scripts

Scripts
Title Scripts PDF eBook
Author Steven Heller
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre Alphabet books
ISBN 9780500290392

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"For a type nerd, the only thing missing from Scripts is a centerfold of voluptuous Spencerian. . . . About ninety percent of the book is images, glorious images." --Communication Arts

Script Lettering for Artists

Script Lettering for Artists
Title Script Lettering for Artists PDF eBook
Author Tommy Thompson
Publisher Courier Corporation
Pages 130
Release 1965-01-01
Genre Art
ISBN 0486213110

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Copiously illustrated by foremost script designer, this complete course covers all the basics for commercial artists: tools, materials, various letter styles, and more.

Script Lettering

Script Lettering
Title Script Lettering PDF eBook
Author M. Meijer
Publisher Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Pages 50
Release 1984-01-01
Genre Art
ISBN 9780713714357

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Provides samples of script type faces and script alphabets in a wide range of styles

Script and Cursive Alphabets

Script and Cursive Alphabets
Title Script and Cursive Alphabets PDF eBook
Author Dan X. Solo
Publisher Courier Corporation
Pages 111
Release 1987-01-01
Genre Art
ISBN 0486253066

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This treasury of script and cursive fonts offers artists and designers a broad range of type styles that richly convey the elegant intricacies of hand lettering. Includes the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy Art Deco flair of Hannover; and more. Many include upper- and lower-case alphabets, plus numerals.

Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book

Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book
Title Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book PDF eBook
Author Kale James
Publisher Avenue House Press Pty Limited
Pages 120
Release 2021-08-23
Genre
ISBN 9781925968705

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The Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book is a resource of tattoo inspired typefaces showcasing each alphabet from A-Z that will take your tattoo lettering and hand lettering designs to the next level. This book highlights a diverse and comprehensive range of brutal blackletter fonts, beautifully designed scripts, authentic west coast hand styles and calligraphic fonts, as well as flourishes and filigree to give your lettering designs an elegant ornamental finish. Features: The reverse side of each page has been designed with ruled lines so that you can practice and perfect your lettering designs. If you prefer not to practice in the book, we have also provided a downloadable print-at-home practice book with ruled and grided lines. This book also comes with a downloadable eBook version so that you have a digital reference. About the author: This book was curated and authored by the creative director of Vault Editions, Kale James. Kale has published over 30 acclaimed books within the art design space and has worked with Nike, Samsung, Adidas and Rolling Stone. Kale's artwork is published in numerous titles, including No Cure, Semi-Permanent, Vogue and more. Get this book today and start taking your hand-lettering designs to the next level.

Lettering & Type: Creating Letters and Designing Typefaces

Lettering & Type: Creating Letters and Designing Typefaces
Title Lettering & Type: Creating Letters and Designing Typefaces PDF eBook
Author Bruce Willen
Publisher Princeton Architectural Press
Pages 150
Release 2009-09-23
Genre Architecture
ISBN 9781568987651

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A guide to type design and lettering that includes relevant theory, history, explanatory diagrams, exercises, photographs, and illustrations, and features interviews with various designers, artists, and illustrators.

The Lettering Workshops

The Lettering Workshops
Title The Lettering Workshops PDF eBook
Author Francis Chouquet
Publisher Rocky Nook, Inc.
Pages 264
Release 2018-11-29
Genre Art
ISBN 1681984466

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In The Lettering Workshops, you’ll learn all about the art and practice of drawing letters using hands-on techniques in 30 lessons across five workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional graphic designer, you'll quickly learn how to develop and advance your lettering skills.

In this richly illustrated book of lessons and exercises, you’ll find:

    5 Workshops to learn the art of drawing letters—from an introduction to brush lettering and lettering script to the decoration of letters; from the secrets of good composition to the process of digitization and vectorization of your type
    30 Exercises that gradually develop from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels
    16 Analyses of lettering samples to understand what makes good lettering
    52 Inspirational contributions in featured galleries from international letterers and brands
    160 Pages for all skill levels
    26 Letters to learn and explore

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    What Is Lettering?
    Why This Book?
    First Lesson
    Lettering, Calligraphy, or Typography?
    Basics and Technical Vocabulary

WORKSHOP 1: DISCOVERING BRUSH LETTERING

    Exercise 1: Finding the Right Position
    Exercise 2: Setting Up a Grid
    Exercise 3: Carrying Out the First Motions
    Exercise 4: Drawing the Letters
    Exercise 5: Connecting the Letters
    Exercise 6: Reworking Your Drafts
    Analysis of Lettering Samples
    Gallery

WORKSHOP 2: INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPT LETTERING

    Exercise 1: Discovering the Skeleton Technique
    Exercise 2: Drawing an Alphabet
    Exercise 3: Drawing a Complete Word
    Exercise 4: Lettering in a Classic Script
    Exercise 5: Leaving Your Comfort Zone!
    Analysis of Lettering Samples
    Gallery

WORKSHOP 3: USING TYPOGRAPHIC CHARACTERS

    Exercise 1: Embellishing a Letter
    Exercise 2: Practicing on a Complete Word
    Exercise 3: Going Further with Vintage Style
    Exercise 4: Discovering Interlock
    Exercise 5: Practicing Interlock with Serifs
    Exercise 6: Producing a Complete Interlock Lettering Project
    Analysis of Lettering Samples
    Gallery

WORKSHOP 4: THE SECRETS OF GOOD COMPOSITION

    Exercise 1: Thinking in Terms of the Block
    Exercise 2: Completing the First Sketches
    Exercise 3: Choosing the Styles for Each Word
    Exercise 4: Drawing the Skeleton
    Exercise 5: Developing and Finalizing Your Path
    Analysis of Lettering Samples
    Gallery

WORKSHOP 5: DIGITIZATION AND VECTORIZATION

    Exercise 1: Digitizing and Preparing Your Lettering
    Exercise 2: First Steps in Vectorization
    Exercise 3: Testing the Vertex Theory
    Exercise 4: Vectorizing the Entire Lettering Project
    Exercise 5: Critiquing Your Vectorized Lettering Project
    Exercise 6: Preparing Your Lettering Project without Vectorization
    Exercise 7: Isolating the Lettering
    Exercise 8: Adding Texture to the Lettering Project
    Exercise 9: Finalizing the Composition
    Gallery
    Artists Represented in this Book
    Resources
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