What is Hand Lettering?
Hand lettering is the art of drawing letters and words
Whereas fonts and typefaces are pre-existing, hand lettering is created for a specific use. It is often used on book covers for the title text.
Isn’t That Calligraphy?
No, calligraphy is the art of writing in a specific style. Lettering is a type of drawing.
Lettering typically gives more customised and varied results.
This makes it perfect for book covers!'
Here are some examples of hand lettering designed for book covers.
Examples of hand lettering for book cover design. Lettering by Holly Dunn.
