EAN: 9780500241530

THE GRAPHIC ART OF TATTOO LETTERING - B J BETTS...

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.

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