{"title":"Recommended Signwriting Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003eThese are books Joby Carter has personally curated because they offer inspiration, insight or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003evalue to signwriters and anyone with an interest in letter anatomy, typesetting or graphic design. From sketchbooks by legendary sign painters to historical studies of classic alphabets, this collection is regularly expanded with titles Joby thinks belong on every letter lover's shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003eWhether you're a professional signwriter, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003egraphic designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13601269 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor simply someone who appreciates beautiful design, you'll find a \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW28617517 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28617517 BCX0\"\u003ebook here to spark ideas and deepen your understanding of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magnus-and-the-roman-letters-by-david-kynaston","title":"Magnus and the Roman Letters by David Kynaston","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of how the Romans invented our alphabet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for historians, artists, school children and students, signwriters and anyone who enjoys a good read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Kynaston is a highly respected traditional signwriter and lettering artist with decades of experience in the craft. A true master of hand-painted lettering, David is particularly known for his knowledge of Roman and Copperplate letterforms. Like Joby, he is passionate about passing these traditional skills on, teaching and sharing the techniques that keep the craft of signwriting alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Great Britain. 136 pages soft cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joby Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55454358602113,"sku":"111","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9323\/2001\/files\/Joby-Carter-Signwriting-books-david-Kynaston-2.jpg?v=1774059801"},{"product_id":"lettres-decoratives-a-century-of-french-sign-painters-alphabets","title":"Lettres Décoratives: A Century of French Sign Painters’ Alphabets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dazzling tribute to the golden age of French sign painting,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLettres Décoratives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopens the door to a rich ornamented world of nineteenth and early twentieth century letterforms. Drawn from 12 rare chromolithographic alphabet portfolios, this extraordinary volume gathers more than 150 large-scale plates originally created to inspire artisans, teach craftsmanship and elevate the visual language of streets and storefronts across France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom elegant seized forms to exuberant decorative compositions, each page captures the technical brilliance and creative ambition of a craft that transformed urban landscapes. Beautifully reproduced and thoughtfully contextualised, the book features expert historical insight from sign painter Morgane Côme, alongside rare archival imagery and original design details that honour its source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth an invaluable resource for contemporary designers and sign painters, and a striking celebration of typographic history,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLettres Décoratives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a timeless source of inspiration for anyone drawn to the enduring artistry of letterform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joby Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55928624513409,"sku":"113","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9323\/2001\/files\/Lettres-Decoratives.jpg?v=1784301815"},{"product_id":"a-signpainters-s-sketch-book-noel-b-weber","title":"A Signpainters’s Sketch Book: Noel B. 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Every page is filled with ideas, flourishes, layouts and letterforms that demonstrate the thought, craftsmanship and attention to detail that separate good sign work from great sign work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a professional signwriter, a fairground artist, a lettering enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates beautiful design, this is the sort of book you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Open it at any page and you’ll come away inspired to pick up a pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully produced as a hardback volume, the book contains over 170 pages of sketches and artwork from Noel’s 45 year sign painting career, alongside interviews and insights into the life and work of one of the original Letterheads. It is quite simply one of the finest sources of letter inspiration you could have on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have reference book for anyone serious about letter, signwriting and traditional design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joby Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55928638374273,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9323\/2001\/files\/Noel-B-Webber-Sketch-Book_1.png?v=1784302058"}],"url":"https:\/\/jobycarter.com\/collections\/recommended-signwriting-books.oembed","provider":"Joby Carter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}