Art of Letter Carving in Wood

The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a comprehensive guide to this craft, covering the process of letter carving in wood and how to convey a message effectively. With over 500 illustrations, it is the definitive text for all letter carvers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a comprehensive and detailed guide to this captivating craft. Based on the v-cut method, it provides step-by-step instructions on how to carve letters of various sizes, styles, and materials, including wood. The book progresses from basic to advanced levels, covering everything from designing and carving letters to incorporating them into a wide range of applications, from practical and informative to expressive and interpretative. Authored by one of the UK's leading and most respected lettering artists, this book goes beyond the mere process of letter carving in wood and delves into effective message conveying. It examines various aspects of design, such as using italics, spacing letters, incorporating letters into the grain, and adding color. With over 500 illustrations, it serves as the ultimate reference for all wood letter carvers.

Weight: 918g
Dimension: 227 x 368 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719840036