House Industries Lettering Manual

At the beginning of this year, renowned design studio House Industries published its new book House Industries Lettering Manual, a handy how-to guide on professional hand-lettering. The Manual was written by the incredible Ken Barber, House's head letterer and type design director.

House Industries has been a major contributor to American graphic design for over 25 years and is known around the globe for its type design and far-reaching creative feats. 

Ken Barber has been working as a lettering artist and type designer for over 25 years. Not only does Ken work at House Industries but he also runs workshops around the world and teaches typeface design at Coper Union School in New York. 

The lettering Manual is a practical and visual guide to hand-lettering, jam-packed with detailed drawing techniques, convenient reference models, invaluable skill-building exercises, and real world case studies.

Ken also reveals the secrets for creating virtually any letter style in nearly every design scenario imaginable!

Most importantly, you’ll learn simple and easy-to-use step-by-step methods for making alluring and effective lettering, all the way from concept to final execution.

But not only is this book a wealth of knowledge, the design is just next level! We're talking 200 pages of full-colour printing with metallic and spot inks, ridiculous cover embossing and lavish illustrations throughout!

Each copy ordered from House Industries is also signed by Ken and personally gift wrapped. 

The House Industries Lettering Manual is the perfect addition to your bookshelf whether you’re an experienced artist interested in broadening your skills, or just a curious novice.

The second printing of the book will be available August 25. Sign up on House Industries’ website to be notified when it’s back in stock.

While you're there you can also check out House Industries other marvellous book, The Process Is The Inspiration, co-written by Andy Cruz, Rich Roat and Ken Barber. 

House Industries: The Process is the Inspiration from House Industries on Vimeo.