Calligraphy and Lettering: A Maker's Guide

by Victoria Albert Museum

A fresh, contemporary, and practical guide to calligraphy and lettering, with 15 projects inspired by the V&A collections. Calligraphy―along with brush lettering, sign writing, and the chalkboard―is undergoing a surge in popularity. Examples of beautiful lettering and penmanship are all around us, and all over Instagram, depicted on book covers, posters, and invitations. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about calligraphy and lettering, this practical introduction showcases many examples from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection, and will offer a new understanding and appreciation of letterforms. Detailed instructions, complete with sample alphabets, lead you through the essentials of classic styles such as Gothic and Italic lettering, on to vintage- inspired sign writing and chalkboard design and even into the elegant, image-led worlds of illuminated capitals and zoomorphic calligraphy. Projects include a handmade booklet, banner, menu, gift tags, a monogram rubber stamp, greetings cards, and more. Lettering often has a decorative as well as informative function, and with Calligraphy and Lettering and a bit of practice, it is possible for anyone to elevate their message, whatever it may be, into a personalized piece of art. 230 color illustrations

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

Published June 25, 2019

Reviews

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good "how to" book on calligraphy--I got it out of my local library at a time when I did not have the band width to devote to really doing a start on this, but once I retire, this would be a good basic book to return to. It has beautiful examples as well, and wouldn't be out of place on a coffee table.

[Harrynetta Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. Will definitely reread and use the templates.

[HITWM · Rating 2 out of 5]

More like 2.5? New project I’ve never thought of before. Less how to and more encyclopaedia for makers.