In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector

Description

This show-all, tell-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook exposes the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. It's much more than a monograph. Hische bares all, showing her rough sketches alongside polished finals for major clients like Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass-tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 200 images and metallic silver ink printed throughout to represent her penciled sketches, this highly visual book is an essential-and entirely enjoyable-resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.

Jessica Hische is a letterer and illustrator splitting her time between Brooklyn and San Francisco. She has worked for Headcase Design and Louise Fili Ltd, and now freelances for an impressive range of clients, including: Wes Anderson, Dave Eggers, Penguin Books, The New York Times, Tiffany & Co., McSweeney's, American Express, Target, Victoria's Secret, Nike, and Samsung. In Sep 2009 she created the blog Daily Drop Cap, where she posts a new drop cap illustration every day. Her work has been celebrated in numerous publications including Communication Arts Print, HOW, and CYMK Magazine, to name just a few, and she has received many accolades, including being named an ADC 'Young Gun' and twice as a Forbes top 30 Under 30 in the art and design category.

"Jessica Hische has condensed her remarkable story into a great resource covering every aspect of her trade as a lettering artist. The artist from Pennsylvania was hired straight out of school by her design idol, Louise Fili, based on a self-promotional project she sent to Fili. Hische then moved to New York City, where she worked day and night until she discovered her passion for lettering. The story is told in a confessional manner that perfectly echoes how Hische is when you encounter her at conferences: a whirlwind of talent, energy, and creativity. This inspiring and informative book is relevant to anyone interested in hand lettering." - Communication Arts