The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering
A Visual Guide to Contemporary Styles and Designs
$45.30
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2019
Summary
The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is a visually led, comprehensive guide to designing and realizing hand-drawn letterforms in the most widely used contemporary tattoo styles. Each chapter constitutes an accessible overview to these key tattoo styles, including an account of the history, complexities and relevant sub-styles, interviews spotlighting leading practitioners, galleries of exemplary artists’ work, sketches, sketchbooks, finished designs and detailed how-to-design guides t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500241530 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500241538 |
| Author: | B.J. Betts, Nick Schonberger, William Joseph Betts |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2019 |
| Weight: | 776g |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 205mm x 271mm |
Critics Review
“An exquisitely illustrated look at the evolution of tattoo calligraphy and typography.”
An exquisitely illustrated look at the evolution of tattoo calligraphy and typography.– “Los Angeles Times”
B.J. Betts
B.J. Betts is one of the most influential tattoo artists working today. Based in Delaware, USA, he has published a number of industry-standard guidebooks on tattoo lettering.
Nick Schonberger is a writer, blogger and critic on fashion, culture and music. He lives in New York.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.