The Art of Hand Lettering

Sign Painters and Little Book of Lettering at Kid Icarus

New in the shop, some great books celebrating the art of hand-lettering.

Faythe Levine’s Sign Painters: What a Disappearing Art Teaches Us About Creative Purpose and Process, is the companion to her documentary of the same name, and considers the increased cultural value of the processes and practice of hand-painted communication in the the face of the craft’s decline.

Sign Painters $29.00

Emily Gregory’s Little Book of Lettering is a tidy little volume showcasing the work of dozens of artists and designers. From digitally-drawn to hand-drawn and illustrated lettering, this book will inspire you to step away from the old font library and put your cursive chops to the test.

Little Book of Lettering $29.00