Textura – Calligraphy Book

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Learn Textura calligraphy with this lavishly illustrated book with over 750 handmade illustrations, this book covers historical and contemporary variations of Textura’s alphabet.

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Description

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Blackletter — Textura Book

Discover the Queen of Blackletter scripts

English edition.

The calligraphy book.
A guide to Blackletter Textura

This book covers everything from basic tools and letter shapes to advanced script construction.

Lavishly illustrated with over 750 handmade illustrations, this book covers historical and contemporary variations of Textura’s alphabet.

Our straightforward approach makes complex Textura concepts easy to learn, from the ground up.

The Textura Book, created by professional calligraphers and type researchers, includes impressive examples of Textura art that will delight you!

The Textura release includes:

— Textura Book [English edition]

— Textura Calligraphy Practice Sheets PDF

— Textura “You’re doing me dirty” Poster

— Textura Minuscule Poster

— Textura Majuscule Poster

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Unveiling the Artistry of Calligraphy in Research

Delve into the intricate world of Textura with over 750 meticulously crafted illustrations by the talented João Varela. A systematization of historical and contemporary exploration. Experience the culmination of research in practice.

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Step by Step, Letter by Letter

Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of calligraphy or you’re a seasoned artist honing your skills, the Blackletter — Textura Book is your trusted guide. Designed to nurture your growth step by step, letter by letter, it accommodates beginners and experienced calligraphers alike.

Unveiling Calligraphic Beauty in Textura

From elegant flourishes to precise letterforms, each specimen illustrates Varela’s mastery of the craft, inspiring readers to reach new heights in their own calligraphic journey.

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A Journey through Textura’s Diverse Letterforms

From historical classics to contemporary styles, this book offers a rich tapestry of variations, ranging from the commonplace to the delightfully eccentric.

Authors

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João Varela

João’s journey began in his school’s back alley, where he first nervously spray-painted a wall. What started as a rebellious phase evolved into a passion for letterforms. After a Masters in Type Design, João started to combine the technical and detailed process of Type Design with an expressive and creative approach to Lettering pieces.

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Fábio Duarte Martins

Type and Editorial Designer, Fábio works regularly with Creative and Art Directors. He writes and teaches at IADE. Fábio is an associate at Itemzero and creates typefaces through Scannerlicker Type Foundry.

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Ruben Dias

PhD in Design, associate of the internationally awarded Itemzero Studio and teacher at ESAD  — Matosinhos. Consultant on type and typography, world wide lecturer, also authored Manual do Tipógrafo and Imprimere’s book.

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Ricardo Philippe Dantas

Internationally awarded Editorial Designer. He teaches at ESD  —  IPCA and LSD  —  Lisbon School of Design. With research and writings on book page morphology. Ricardo is an associate at Itemzero.

More on the Textura calligraphy manuals collection:

Textura Practice Sheets - 400 pages plus

Calligraphy practice sheets — Textura

Digital product

Textura Poster
— You’re doing me dirty

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Textura Poster
— Minuscule

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Textura Poster
— Majuscules

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Additional information

Weight0,110 kg
Dimensions70 × 50 cm