Through step-by-step instruction, you'll learn how to sketch distinctive letterforms and turn those sketches into finalized vector artwork that would please even the judgiest of type nerds.
Where would we be without the ampersand? No ham & eggs, no Mr. & Mrs. Smith, no Hall & Oates. This sleek aluminum edition has a trick up its shiny sleeve—looks impeccably stylish on the shelf and it opens bottles!
From House Industries’ cache of typographic treasures, this charming postcard collection features an impressive range of letters, numbers, symbols, and patterns (including two full alphabets!).
Give a gift with all the glamour of proper punctuation and the sturdy practicality of glittering brass. Or vice versa. Pay punny homage to the letterer, word-lover, or type nerd in your life.
Prepare to be amazed. From the lenticular cover that changes with the angle of your hands all the way to the Z, ABC3D is as much a work of art as it is a pop-up book. This is a book that readers and art lovers of all ages will treasure for years to come.
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Prize(s):
Winning submission and the Community Choice Winner will receive an Apple Watch (MSRP $349). Two Runner-Up submissions will receive a SONOS Play:1 (MSRP $199). Twelve Editor’s Picks (3 each week— announced on November 13th, November 20th, November 27th, and December 4th, 2015) will receive a $25 gift certificate to Hand-Eye Supply. The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. The winner(s) must be reachable through the email address provided in their profile and respond with a mailing address to receive the prize.
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