Calligraphy & Lettering A Makers Guide

Description:

• A fresh, contemporary, and practical guide to calligraphy and lettering, with 15 projects inspired by the V ;A collections.
• Calligraphy—along with brush lettering, sign writing, and the chalkboard—is undergoing a surge in popularity.
• Examples of beautiful lettering and penmanship are all around us, and all over Instagram, depicted on book covers, posters, and invitations.
• 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.
• Lettering often has a decorative as well as informative function, and with Calligraphy and Lettering and a bit of practice, it is possible for anyone to elevate their message, whatever it may be, into a personalized piece of art.