Books
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Our books cover sign painting, free hand lettering, hand pinstriping, and gold leaf application. Mastering Layout by Mike Stevens is a must-have for any sign shop, teaching balance, breathing room, and proper layout. Free Hand Lettering by Dick Bird gives beginners the fundamentals of hand lettering and sign writing. Dan Antonelli's Logo Design for Small Business covers what you need to design logos properly.
You'll also find rare, esoteric instruction books and the Artist's Library Starter Set — a great way to start a collection. Got a favorite book or a great tip? Let us know!
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A Complete Guide to Heraldry (1909) — Digital Download
The big heraldry reference, as an instant download. A Complete Guide to Heraldry (1909) by Arthur Ch..
A Key to Practical Sign Writing (1903) — Digital Download
The short sign-writing key, as an instant download. A Key to Practical Sign Writing (1903) by Asa Da..
A Monogram and Alphabet Album (1878) — Digital Download
Monograms and alphabets for designers, as an instant download. A Monogram and Alphabet Album (1878) ..
A Practical Manual of House-Painting, Graining, Marbling and Sign-Writing (1888) — Digital Download
Graining, marbling, and sign-writing, as an instant download. A Practical Manual of House-Painting, ..
A Roman Alphabet and How to Use It (1917) — Digital Download
The working Roman alphabet, as an instant download. A Roman Alphabet and How to Use It (1917) by Fra..
A Textbook on Lettering and Sign Painting (1902) — Digital Download
The full correspondence course in book form, as an instant download. A Textbook on Lettering and Sig..
A Textbook on Show-Card Writing (1903) — Digital Download
The thickest show-card course book, as an instant download. A Textbook on Show-Card Writing (1903) f..
Alphabets Old and New (1906) — Digital Download
The designer’s classic alphabet book, as an instant download. Alphabets Old and New (1906) by Lewis ..
Alphabets: A Manual of Letter Design (1926) — Digital Download
Letter design with construction notes, as an instant download. Alphabets: A Manual of Letter Design ..
Ames' Hand Book of Artistic Penmanship (1882) — Digital Download
Daniel T. Ames produced the ornamental penmanship book most often cited from the era. The plates emp..