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Learn the history and techniques of hand lettering from a renowned design studio, This practical and visual guide features exercises, case studies, and typographic models for letter styles such as serif, sans serif, brush, and script now featuring a new and improved binding.
Known throughout the world for its eclectic typeface collections and far reaching creative exploits, from fonts and fashion to ceramics and space technology, House Industries has been a standard bearer for American graphic design for than twenty five years.
The House Industries Lettering Manual is an accessible hands on guide to drawing letters from Ken Barber, House's head letterer and type design director, Modeled after a series of sold out lettering workshops that Ken has conducted around the world, this highly illustrated handbook outlines the history of lettering, various methods and techniques, common letter styles, and best practices for getting paid for your work.
This handy how to guide also provides lettering models to help sharpen your drawing skills and offer departure points for further experimentation, Designed by
House Industries and including copious examples, exercises, and opportunities to practice what you've learned, plus photographs of works in progress and finished projects, this instructive and visually engaging book will help you master the dynamic art of lettering, whether you're a budding artist or an experienced designer.
Ken Barber is a professional lettering artist with overyears of experience in the field, As principal letterer at the distinguished design studio and font foundry, House Industries, he creates logos and wordmarks for people, products, companies and brands the world over, In his dual role as typeface design director, he also curates the companys coveted retail font library, His work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institutions Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Ken has been honored by the New York Type Directors Club, Association Typographique Internationale, and Design Museum London, He has taught design at many recognized schools, including Maryland Institute College of Art, University of Delaware, and Moore College of Art, and is currently an instructor at The Cooper Union in New York City.
Ken also enjoys sharing his experience with the students in his hand lettering workshops that he regularly conducts around the globe, Ken co authored House Industries: The Process is the Inspiration Watson Guptill,and House Industries Gestalten,with Andy Cruz and Rich Roat, His forthcoming House Industries Lettering Manual Watson Guptill will be released in the spring of,