Blackletter — Textura (Calligraphy Manual)

A guide to Blackletter Textura that covers basic tools and letter shapes to advanced construction. The guide serves as a friendly introduction to the script, leading readers toward an informed understanding of the history and context of the hand. Lavishly illustrated with over 750 handmade illustrations, this book covers historical and contemporary variations of Textura’s alphabet. A straightforward approach makes complex Textura concepts easy to learn from the ground up. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced calligrapher, the Blackletter Textura calligraphy manual will build your skills progressively and is a handy reference. The guide has been developed by by professional calligraphers and type researchers, and includes impressive examples of expressive Textura compoisitions. Includes an alphabet guide, exercises to build fluency, and resources for further reading and study. By João Varela, Fábio Duarte Martins, Ruben Dias, and Ricardo Philippe Dantas Designed and published by 0. itemzero, 2024 Softcover, 72 pages, b&w, 6 × 8 inches ISBN: 978-989-53786-3-0