Lettering, Typography, and Design
by manz
There are some books that demonstrate the beauty and how-to of classy and fabulous hand lettering and typography, whether you’re into graphic design or not. Here are a few dandies that are worth a view.
Shadow Type: Classic three-Dimensional Lettering
This book contains a ton of images to peruse and very little text, if at all. Very visually appealing! Fantastic inspiration!
Scripts: Elegant Lettering From Design's Golden Age
By the same author as the above book, this book is done in the same way and features a plethora of images.
In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, From Pencil to Vector
Switching gears, this book focuses on hand lettering and how it is used in design work. This is a beautiful book with many examples and even some how-to. The author has worked with many big clients, and you'll recognize some of her work!
For more graphic design inspiration for word lovers, here are additional books on typography and lettering that will make you bust out those Micron pens.
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