Type Journal: A Typeface and Lettering Sketchbook: 0 (Thames & Hudson Gift) (Thames & Hudson Stationery) - Softcover

Heller, Steven; Landers, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500420882 ISBN 13: 9780500420881

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

This chic journal encourages people to sketch, trace and colour classic typefaces, or use the ruled and gridded pages to create their own designs, inspired by the gallery of type samples. An illustrated gallery allows them to brush up on terminology and absorb tips from the pros.

About this title

About the Authors

Steven Heller is co-chair of the MFA Design: Designer as Author programme at the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is the author of many books, including Stencil Type, Graphic, Typography Sketchbooks, New Ornamental Type and New Vintage Type, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Rick Landers is founding partner and co-creative director of graphic design studio Landers Miller Design.

From the Back Cover

A chic journal for lovers of lettering.

Type Journal encourages people to sketch, trace and colour classic typefaces, or use the ruled and gridded pages to create their own designs, inspired by the gallery of type samples. An illustrated gallery will help them brush up on terminology and absorb tips from the pros.

Steven Heller's concise introduction explores the significance of type design.
Blank grid and linear sheets are interspersed with quotes, aphorisms and outlines of seminal typefaces for readers to practise, including Trojan text, Spencerian script, William Morris initials, Linotype, Clarendon condensed and more.
Concludes with a glossary of terms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0500420882
• ISBN 13: 9780500420881
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152