Lettering and Calligraphy Books

Calligraphic Drawing is a hands-on guide to modern penmanship art. It begins with basic materials and techniques before jumping into the complex art of turning flourished writing into intricate designs, animals, people, and more. Author - Schin Loong.

Creative Adventures in Cursive gives kids ideas for practicing writing skills and guides them into cursive creativity in a fun and exciting way. Author - Rachelle Doorley.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration or learning a new skill, *Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy* is a great resource for beginners, establish calligraphers, typography enthusiasts, and designers. Author — Laura Lavender.

Learn how to adapt traditional lettering for modern social platforms in *Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy*. Shelly Kim, a popular Instagram lettering artist and workshop instructor, shares techniques, and step-by-step instructions for lettering artists of all skill levels. Author — Shelly Kim.

Learn to create exuberant art in Doodle Art and Lettering with Joanne Sharpe. Known for her popular, playful style, Sharpe offers up lessons, techniques, and ideas all devised to help you elevate the humble doodle. Get ready to create inspiring art — no matter your skill level. Author - Joanne Sharpe.

The *Hand Lettering Art Pack* is an all-in-one package that includes an informative guidebook and a companion sketchpad. Prompts and sample alphabets get you started in the fun art of hand lettering. Learn and gain expertise in lettering through experimentation and play. Author — Lisa Engelbrecht.

Create everything from handmade signs to custom greeting cards by learning the basics with artist Sarah Ensign’s *Hand Lettering for Beginners.* Multiple styles of lettering, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on worksheets are included in this colorful, spiral-bound guidebook.

We consume and interact with type in our everyday lives. *How to Draw Type and Influence People* shows how we use type to understand different messages. A variety of typefaces are introduced and explained, and then creative exercises show the reader how to draw each font. Author — Sarah Hyndman.

Learn the history and techniques of hand lettering with *Lettering Manual* by Ken Barber. This convenient guide features exercises, case studies, and typographic models for various letter styles.

*Lettering With Purpose* is filled with creative techniques and prompts for making meaningful, inspirational hand-lettered art. It's a beautiful, thoughtful book for anyone interested in developing their own artistic alphabet. Author — Brittany Luiz.

Learn how to create beautiful, hand-lettered stationery, art, and other decorations with *Modern Calligraphy Workshop*. This sophisticated, interactive book is full of exquisite sample alphabets, fun exercises, and simple step-by-step projects. Turn your everyday handwriting into artwork. Author — Imogen Owen.

*Secrets of Modern Calligraphy* offers instruction and inspiration for beginners and experienced calligraphers. Learn basic letters, tips, tricks, and techniques. Then, practice your burgeoning new skill throughout the book's projects. Author - Kirsten Burke.

Learn the art of calligraphy with *The Speedball Textbook 25th Edition.* This 120-page instructional guide features material from more than 25 artists, with topics including pointed pen, brush and broad-edge calligraphy, sign painting and the history of calligraphy.

Great for professionals as well as beginning lettering artists, the Speedball Textbook Project Kit includes three black Elegant Writer Markers (1.3 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm), a storage tray, and the 24th Anniversary Edition of the Speedball Textbook with 20 detachable practice pages.

Learn how to create beautiful hand-written letters and alphabets with in-depth instruction on both calligraphy and lettering styles. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering includes techniques specific to setting up guidelines, spacing letters, laying out word designs, and creating exciting strokes. Authors — Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall, and John Steven.

*The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering* instructs readers on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as introduces contemporary hand-lettering formats. Authors — Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall & John Stevens.

*The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy* is the perfect resource for beginners, as well as more seasoned handletterers looking to develop their skills further. Author — Abbey Sy.

*The Golden Secrets of Lettering* is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to hand lettering. The book is filled with easy-to-understand instructions and guidelines, plenty of inspirational examples, and hundreds of hand sketches and illustrations. Author — Martina Flor.

*The Lettering Workshops* is the ultimate reference for advancing your hand lettering skills. This guidebook features richly illustrated lessons and exercises for artists of all levels. It contains five workshops that focus on learning the art of drawing letters with 30 exercises. Author — Francis Chouquet.

Add a splash of color to your hand lettering projects. This comprehensive guide on creating colorful watercolor lettering and decorative elements, such as flowers. Modern calligrapher Jess Park covers essential materials and supplies, including how to choose the right paper and brush.

Dive into the art of invitations with *You're Invited! Invitation Design for Every Occasion*. *You're Invited!* is the definitive guide to card making. Readers will find a lot to inspire, whether they're creating invites to a birthday, wedding, or opening night.