Drawn to Type

Lettering for Illustrators

Drawn to Type
Marty Blake
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NZ$ 60.99
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NZ$ 47.27
Paperback
h246 x 189mm - 176pg
11 Feb 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781350066915
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Illustrated lettering is one of the most recognisable trends in design, but how do you take your work in this area to new levels and make your projects stand out from the crowd? Illustrator, designer and educator Marty Blake takes you through the craft of creative lettering: what you need to know about working with various media and how to incorporate image and text successfully. Each chapter focuses on one technique, covering its history, the tools and techniques needed to achieve it, along with examples from designers and illustrators from around the world - all with critical reflection on what works, and why. Whether you' re lettering by hand or digitally, Drawn to Type is perfect for use alongside courses in illustration and typography, and as an inspirational guide for designers looking to give the written word that visual impact.
With its carefully chosen case studies and succinct historical content, this is a useful and visually appealing book that offers practical and theoretical guidance to approaching typographic practice in creative ways. -- Jo Davies, Visiting Professor in Illustration, University of Plymouth, UK This book is essential reading for any student who wants to understand the contextual history of our letterforms and how to integrate lettering more successfully within their creative projects. -- John Kilburn, University of Plymouth, UK A love letter to the alphabet, Drawn to Type provides inspiration for professional designers and hobbyists alike. -- Antoine Revoy, Rhode Island School of Design, USA
Marty Blake has been working as a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and instructor for many years. She has taught these subjects for several decades, on courses such as Intro and Advanced Graphic Design, Typography, Typography for Illustrators, Design for Illustration, Business of Illustration and Senior Portfolio (for both design and illustration students). She is currently Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator for the Illustration Program at Syracuse University, NY. She is also on the Board of Directors for ICON10, the major US illustration conference, as Education Chair.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781350066915
Published: 11 Feb 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback
Height: 246mm
Width: 189mm
Pages: 176

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