Lettering Tips
For Artists, Graphic Designers, and Calligraphers
Published on 18. September 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-393-73005-0 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing letters quickly, accurately, and gracefully is an essential skill for artists and designers, even in the computer age. Bill Gray shows how to make the basic strokes for capitals and lowercase forms; get letter and word spacing right; reproduce the characteristics of any alphabet; produce extended, condensed, and outline versions of a type family; and more. Dozens of specimens serve as models of fine lettering.
Reviews / Votes
"When you come up with a graphic arts problem you think you have to solve alone, if you consult Bill Gray ... you'll probably find the help you are looking for."More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-73005-0 (9780393730050)
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Persons
Bill Gray worked for Norcross and ran a freelance graphic design business. Paul Shaw is a graphic designer who teaches calligraphy. He lives in New York City.