Script Lettering for Artists (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (571 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486213110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars Very pleased.. "Gift recipient happy" according to JoAnn. Gave it as a gift. No complaints. Impressed with quantity.. Three Stars Easy to follow
In addition, the book offers dozens of illustrations of script work in present-day advertising and packaging, together with samples of various styles (round hand, bâtarde, coulée, free style, and more). Throughout his account, Thompson stresses materials, tools, and equipment needed and provides exact specifications, brand names, penpoint types and sizes, and the like.The history of lettering is also briefly sketched, and there are examples from early copybooks, including the work of some of the famous penmen and engravers of history: Bickham, Tompkins, Cocker, Barbedor, and others. In his clear and economical presentation, the author tells you how to hold the pen, how the letters should be slanted, how to "build" the letters out of a few primary strokes, the direction of the pen in inking, and every other step of the process. He also deals with the construction of numerals, the flourish and its basic elements, how to correct mistakes, commercial handwriting, etc and gives a concise introduction to layout and package design. Media such as advertising, packaging, book and periodical page designs, etc. All t