Textura – Calligraphy Book
14,90€
Learn Textura calligraphy with this lavishly illustrated book with over 750 handmade illustrations, this book covers historical and contemporary variations of Textura’s alphabet.
Description
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
Calligraphy practice sheets — Textura
Digital product
Textura Poster
— You’re doing me dirty
Textura Poster
— Minuscule
Textura Poster
— Majuscules
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Additional information
| Weight | 0,160 kg |
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| Dimensions | 70 × 50 cm |
