Books
Books for sign painters, letterers, pinstripers, and gilders — hand lettering alphabets, layout and design, pinstriping technique, and gold leaf application.
Several titles cover logo design and layout for hand-lettered signs and graphics, including Mastering Layout by Mike Stevens. Good books earn their shelf space; these are the ones we point people to.
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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..