The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering: A Visual Guide to Contemporary Styles and D

Description: The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering by B.J. Betts, Nick Schonberger, William Joseph Betts A groundbreaking reference covering the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering. This book includes step-by-step guides to lettering design from a wide array of leading tattoo artists. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is a visually led, comprehensive guide to designing and realizing hand-drawn letterforms in the most widely used contemporary tattoo styles. Each chapter constitutes an accessible overview to these key tattoo styles, including an account of the history, complexities and relevant sub-styles, interviews spotlighting leading practitioners, galleries of exemplary artists work, sketches, sketchbooks, finished designs and detailed how-to-design guides to allow readers to truly understand each style. More than a step-by-step, technical handbook for professional and practising tattoo artists, The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is also an informative introduction to both understanding tattoo styles, their history and context, and learning from them to inform other graphic arts. Touching on the role of lettering in tattooing, as well as considering the components of typographic tattoos, it offers an insight into how tattoo art intersects with other areas of design practice, including sign-making, furniture painting and scrimshaw. Combining great book design with the inimitable expertise of a master tattoo artist, The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is the ultimate guide for all with an interest or involvement in tattoo art, typography and calligraphy, and graphic design. Author Biography B.J. Betts is one of the most influential tattoo artists working today. Based in Delaware, USA, he has published a number of industry-standard guidebooks on tattoo lettering. Nick Schonberger is a writer, blogger and critic on fashion, culture and music. He lives in New York. Table of Contents Foreword • Traditional • West Coast • Fancy Script • Calligraphic • New School Review An exquisitely illustrated look at the evolution of tattoo calligraphy and typography.-- "Los Angeles Times" Promotional The ultimate sketch-to-skin manual: a visually rich resource of the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering, by one of the worlds top tattoo artists Review Quote "An exquisitely illustrated look at the evolution of tattoo calligraphy and typography." Promotional "Headline" The ultimate sketch-to-skin manual: a visually rich resource of the key styles and schools in contemporary tattoo lettering, by one of the worlds top tattoo artists Details ISBN0500241538 Author William Joseph Betts Pages 272 Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0500241538 ISBN-13 9780500241530 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-09-26 Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Subtitle A Visual Guide to Contemporary Styles and Designs Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 391.65 Short Title The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering Language English UK Release Date 2019-09-26 NZ Release Date 2019-09-26 Illustrations with over 350 illustrations; 350 Illustrations, color Audience General AU Release Date 2019-09-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125815410;

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