Calligraphy & lettering a maker's guide
"Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about calligraphy and lettering, this practical introduction showcases many examples from the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, and will offer a new understanding and appreciation of letterforms. Detailed instructions, complete with sample alphabets,...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Thames & Hudson, V&A Publishing,
2019.
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| Series: | Maker's guide
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| Summary: | "Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about calligraphy and lettering, this practical introduction showcases many examples from the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, and will offer a new understanding and appreciation of letterforms. Detailed instructions, complete with sample alphabets, lead you through the essentials of classic styles such as Gothic and Italic lettering, on to vintage-inspired sign writing and chalkboard design and even into the elegant, image-led worlds of illuminated capitals and zoomorphic calligraphy. Projects include a handmade booklet, banner, menu, gift tags, a monogram rubber stamp, greetings cards, and more."-- V&A website. |
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| Item Description: | "First published in the United Kingdom in 2019 by Thames and Hudson Ltd, London, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London" -- title page verso. Design by Hyperkit. "With over 200 photographs and illustrations"--Title page. "From Gothic script to brush lettering. 15 projects inspired by the V&A collection."--Cover. Includes index and glossary. |
| Physical Description: | 176 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780500294307 0500294305 |
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