[Book Introduction]
A Classic Collection of Hand-Drawn Lettering Designs – Newly Revised Edition
This book compiles the latest trends in creative lettering design that have gained popularity on social media and in the design industry. Featuring approximately 800 works from 40 groups of designers, it showcases a diverse range of styles, bridging hand-drawn and digital, modern and retro aesthetics.
This revised edition also includes a special interview with Daijiro Ohara, offering deeper insights into the artistry of hand-drawn lettering.
[Table of Contents]
Foreword | Daijiro Ohara – Where Do Sound and Letters End?
Chapter 1 | Lettering Design & Concept Development
Featured Designers:
Ryu Mieno, Tetsuo Suzuki, Kazuhiro Yamada, Kazuki Kobayashi, Shun Sasaki, Yuta Ichinose, Katsunobu Yoshida, Toru Kase, Jujiro Maki, Mina Tabei, Jun Yonezawa + Kurai Watanabe, Yoshiko Otaki, Saho Ishii, Masataka Yoshida, Shingo Sawai
Chapter 2 | Creative Typeface Showcase
Featured Designers & Studios:
Tadahiko Takahashi, Otaki Suke, Hiroshi Ikeda, Ame no Hi Graphics, Kentaro "ANI" Fujimoto, ZUMA, Mitsutaka Muraishi, Taisei Yoshida, Shiro Nakamura, Arataka, Katsushika Shusshin, kwkm_, Zakinnon, Ami Kaneko, Iren, Richard Falcema, rendat
Chapter 3 | Evolution & Applications of Lettering Design
Featured Designers & Studios:
MILTZ, NC Empire, MOUNTAIN GRAPHICS, Ambigram Research Lab
Chapter 4 | Lettering Design & Business Applications
"Who Would Want to Use This Kind of Business Sticker?"
Kohei Kamihoriuchi
Ao Hirota
Chapter 5 | Discussions on Lettering Design
Roundtable Discussion: Kentaro Fujimoto × Kazuhiro Yamada × Kiyotoku Muroga – Exploring the Future of Lettering Design
Special Interview: Daijiro Ohara – The True Feel of Hand-Drawn Lettering
Contributor Biographies & Comments
This book is an invaluable resource for designers, students, and creatives who are interested in hand-drawn typography, visual design, and brand font development. Readers will find abundant inspiration and ideas from the showcased works and insights from industry experts.
[Book Details]
Author(s): Graphic-sha Editorial Department (Author), Daijiro Ohara (Supervisor), Kazuhiro Yamada (Supervisor), Kentaro Fujimoto (Supervisor)
Publisher: Graphic-sha
Publication Year: 2025
Dimensions: 25 × 18 cm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280 pages