Lettering: a reference manual of techniques

Using a combination of explanatory text, step-by-step photographs, and classic and contemporary examples, this unique survey brings together over 130 processes involved in creating lettering and applying it to surfaces. Included are hand-drawn lettering techniques (from sign writing to tattooing); d...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London, England) (-)
Otros Autores: Haslam, Andrew Author (author), Alexander, Daniel (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Laurence King Publishing 2011
Edición:1st edition
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Sumario:Using a combination of explanatory text, step-by-step photographs, and classic and contemporary examples, this unique survey brings together over 130 processes involved in creating lettering and applying it to surfaces. Included are hand-drawn lettering techniques (from sign writing to tattooing); dimensional lettering (hand engraving to laser cutting); typesetting (from letterpress to lettering in food); printing (Letraset to printing on bank notes); lettering on textiles (embroidery to flag-making); and illuminated type (neon signage to holography). Any designer wishing either to create lettering themselves or to commission work from external sources can use the book to look up the technical needs and processes for a particular task, so instantly expanding their repertoire of typographic media.
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource (1 v.) : ill
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781786274717
9781856696869