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HANDSTYLE LETTERING: 20th Anniversary Boxset Edition
From Calligraphy to Typography
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For some time in the distant past, hand-lettering used to be a highly-regarded skill to master and was ubiquitous via publications and public signages. Although society relies heavily on keyboards and screens for communication today, a growing number of creative practitioners have been busy reviving the seemingly-lost art in recent years, in a bid to return the sincerity and warmth of the human touch to our predominantly digital lives.
Brimming with character, hand-lettering serves as the bridge between old-school calligraphy and modern typography to bring nuance back into an age of uniformity.
Rereleased in conjunction with Victionary's 20th anniversary, the 2021 boxset edition of Handstyle Lettering comes with a beginner-friendly calligraphy pen-and-nib set crafted by renowned British companies Manuscript and D. Leonardt & Co. This edition, coupled with new projects, interviews, and an expanded step-by-step guide, serves to help aspiring creatives kickstart their hand-lettering journey.
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ISBN: 9789887462989
Publisher: Victionary
Format: Multiple-component retail product, boxed
Date Published: 19 May 2022
Country: Hong Kong
Imprint: Victionary
Illustration: Illustrated throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 285.0mm
Weight: 860g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Headquartered in the heart of Asia, victionary connects creative talents and enthusiasts from all over the world through original concepts, intriguing graphic approaches, and innovative printing techniques. Founded by Victor Cheung in 2001, viction workshop ltd. provides fresh perspectives, timeless inspiration, and pure visual delight through its publishing brand, viction:ary. Aside from art, illustration, and graphic design-related titles, viction:ary also publishes travel guides and children’s books. To that end, we welcome you to join us in spreading the joy of print to every corner of the world.
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