Artist Library Starter Sets
Curated sets of books for sign painters and letterheads getting started.
Bundles of core titles on lettering, layout, and design so you don't have to pick individual books one by one.
The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing (1918) — Digital Download
The most famous American lettering manual, as an instant download. The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets ..
Theory of Spencerian Penmanship (1874) — Digital Download
The Spencerian theory booklet, as an instant download. The Theory of Spencerian Penmanship (1874) is..
Ticket Writing and Sign Painting (1928) — Digital Download
The later ticket-writing manual, as an instant download. Ticket Writing and Sign Painting (1928) is ..
Ticket-Writing and Sign-Painting (1916) — Digital Download
Ticket writing for the trade, as an instant download. Ticket-Writing and Sign-Painting (1916) teache..
Treatise on Carriage, Sign, and Ornamental Painting (1841) — Digital Download
The earliest book on the list, as an instant download. The Treatise on Carriage, Sign, and Ornamenta..
"A Show At" Sho' Cards (1918) — Digital Download
"A Show At" Sho' Cards (1918) — Digital Download The show-card writer's bible, as an instant downlo..
"Atkinson" Sign Painting Up to Now (1909) — Digital Download
"Atkinson" Sign Painting Up to Now (1909) — Digital Download The classic 1909 sign painter's manual..
Elementary Alphabets and Their Construction (1927) — Digital Download
Elementary Alphabets and Their Construction (1927) — Digital Download The beginner's lettering prim..
How to Paint Signs and Sho' Cards (1920) — Digital Download
How to Paint Signs and Sho' Cards (1920) — Digital Download 100 alphabets and designs, as an instan..
Presenting the Speed-Ball Pen, with Alphabets (1915) — Digital Download
The original Speedball pen booklet, as an instant download. Presenting the Speed-Ball Pen, with Alp..