
The Art of Lettering
Modern Calligraphy in Four Easy Steps
Stefan Kunz(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 18. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-00-821982-6 (ISBN)
Description
Creative lettering styles are everywhere - on stationery, adverts, tea towels, wall art and cafe chalkboards to name just a few. This stylish, interactive book will make modern calligraphy accessible and fun - and you'll only need a pen or pencil to get started.
The book shows how to create cool hand lettering in three easy steps and features inspirational quotes in different hand-written styles, each with their own DIY page, which can be copied and incorporated into your own personal style. The aim of the book is to work with your individual handwriting to develop unique letterforms that can be used in a variety of craft and art ideas. The final section of the book is full of fun hand lettering projects from greetings cards to wedding stationery, and from posters to chalk board decorations for your home to showcase your new lettering skills.
The book shows how to create cool hand lettering in three easy steps and features inspirational quotes in different hand-written styles, each with their own DIY page, which can be copied and incorporated into your own personal style. The aim of the book is to work with your individual handwriting to develop unique letterforms that can be used in a variety of craft and art ideas. The final section of the book is full of fun hand lettering projects from greetings cards to wedding stationery, and from posters to chalk board decorations for your home to showcase your new lettering skills.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
175 b/w illus
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-821982-6 (9780008219826)
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Person
Based in Switzerland, Stefan Kunz has over 145k Instagram followers and counting. He posts examples of hand-lettering every day and is very interactive with his followers. Drawing words has always fascinated him and he loves to use this art to make reading interesting again and to grab people's attention.