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Books
For further study and examples of truly good lettering, plus some personal texts.
The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering, Annie
Cicale A must-have for beginning lettering artists, this book covers many styles of writing.
Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers, Jacqueline Svaren
Ames’ Compendium of Practical and Ornamental Penmanship, Daniel T. Ames
The super-scripty original, literally old-school book.
The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing, E.A. Lupfer, et al
The pinnacle of old-style lettering; lots of Gothic capitals, too, along with Copperplate.
The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron Cameron’s to blame (credit?) for this crazy art life I now live—you must read this.
Spilling Open, Sabrina Ward Harrison
Fearless Creating ...
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