Lettering to the Max

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Master the fundamentals of drawing letters with style

By Ivan Castro

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Lettering to the Max by Ivan Castro is a comprehensive manual that explores the art of lettering—the drawing, designing, and illustration of words. It introduces readers to essential materials and foundational skills, while decoding typographical concepts and principles of construction and composition. Featuring practical projects, the book encourages readers to develop their own unique lettering styles, making it both an ideal beginner's guide and a valuable reference for experienced artists.
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This book is suited for beginners eager to learn lettering as well as experienced designers seeking a thorough reference in lettering and typographic design.

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Lettering to the Max explores the art of lettering, involving the drawing, designing, and illustrating of words, an art form with a personal uniqueness that is increasingly valued in today's digital society, whether in personal or professional contexts.

This comprehensive manual by internationally renowned designer Ivan Castro outlines the basic materials and skills needed to get started. It also decodes typographical concepts as well as the principles of construction and composition.

Additionally, Ivan presents several practical projects, enabling readers not only to practise their newfound skills but also to develop their own ideas.

In-depth yet accessible, this book serves as the ideal beginner's guide and also offers an excellent reference for those who are well-versed in the art of lettering.

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Ken Barber from House Industries praises it as a highly recommended resource for students, while Art Chantry reflects it is the book he wished he'd had when he began his career over forty years ago.

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ISBN: 9781912740079

Publisher: Korero Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Korero Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Ivan Castro is a graphic designer based in Barcelona, Spain, who specializes in calligraphy, lettering, and typography. His work involves everything from advertising to editorial, and from packaging to logo design and gig posters. Although Ivan claims to have no specific style, one could say that he has a strong respect for the history of popular culture. He has been working in the field for 20 years and has been teaching calligraphy and lettering for 15 years in the main design schools in Barcelona. He frequently travels, holding workshops and giving lectures at design festivals and conferences. He is also the author of the book The ABC of Custom lettering.

Foreword by Alex Trochut
Alex Trochut is an award-winning Spanish artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer. He was born in Barcelona and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He created the cover for Katy Perry's single Roar, as well as Rolled Gold: The Very Best of the Rolling Stones, among others.

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