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The ABC of Custom Lettering: A Practical Guide to Drawing Letters - Softcover

Castro, Ivan

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Synopsis

Need to produce a flyer? Want to draw up a logo for a band? Does your local speed shop need a T-shirt design? Don’t want to use the same old computer fonts? Let graphic designer and typography teacher Ivan Castro show you how in The ABC of Custom Lettering. This practical workbook offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on hand-drawing a range of letterforms, from Modern Roman and Gothic to Latin, Script and Interlocked. It’s aimed at beginners and those developing their skills, and combines traditional teaching methods with real-world briefs. Galleries provide inspiration, while practical projects help you develop your lettering and composition skills.

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About the Author

Ivan Castro is a graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, specialising in calligraphy, lettering and typography. His work spans advertising, editorial design, packaging, logos and gig posters, drawing on a strong interest in the history of popular culture. He teaches calligraphy and lettering and has led workshops and lectured at design festivals and conferences internationally. He is also the author of Lettering to the Max.

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