Drawn to Type

Name: Drawn to Type
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350066915
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Lettering for Illustrators

By Marty Blake

Summary

Drawn to Type by Marty Blake explores the art of illustrated lettering, guiding readers through diverse techniques that blend image and text. Each chapter examines a particular approach with insights into its history, necessary tools, and effective application, including global examples from renowned designers and illustrators. The book offers practical and theoretical knowledge for enhancing handwritten or digital lettering projects, making it both an instructional and inspirational resource for illustration and typography.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for illustration and typography students, professional designers, and hobbyists interested in creative lettering techniques and the integration of text with imagery.

Description

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its insightful case studies and historical context, Drawn to Type is hailed as essential reading for students and designers seeking to deepen their understanding of letterforms and creative lettering. Reviewers commend its blend of practical guidance and inspiring content, describing it as a rich tutorial that elevates typographic practice and design thinking.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350066915

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Illustration: 150 colour illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

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.