Lettering to the Max
master the fundamentals of drawing letters with style
$38.39
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2020
Summary
Lettering to the Max: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Lettering
Lettering - the drawing, designing, and illustration of words - has a personal uniqueness that is increasingly valued in today’s digital society, whether personal or professional. This lettering manual by internationally renowned designer Ivan Castro outlines the basic materials and skills needed to get started and decodes typographical concepts and the principles of construction and composition. Ivan also presents severa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781912740079 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1912740079 |
| Author: | Ivan Castro |
| Publisher: | Korero Press |
| Imprint: | Korero Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 470g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 215mm |
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Critics Review
“This is the book I wish I’d had when I was starting out, 40+ years ago.” –Art Chantry
“Finally, a lettering book I can recommend to students!” –Ken Barber, House Industries“This is the book I wish I’d had when I was starting out, 40+ years ago.” –Art Chantry
About The Author
Ivan Castro
Ivan Castro is a graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, who specializes in calligraphy, lettering, and typography. His work involves everything from advertising to editorial, and from packaging to logo design and gig posters. Although Ivan claims to have no specific style, one could say that he has a strong respect for the history of popular culture. He has been working in the field for 20 years and has been teaching calligraphy and lettering for 15 years in the main design schools in Barcelona. He frequently travels, holding workshops and giving lectures at design festivals and conferences. He is also the author of the book The ABC of Custom lettering.
Foreword by Alex Trochut Alex Trochut is an award-winning Spanish artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer. He was born in Barcelona and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He created the cover for Katy Perry’s single Roar, as well as Rolled Gold: The Very Best of the Rolling Stones, among others.
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