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BJ Betts - The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering
BJ Betts - The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering
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Features & Benefits:
- Five comprehensive lettering styles: Traditional, Fancy Script, West Coast, New School, and Calligraphic sections provide complete coverage of essential tattoo lettering approaches used in professional studios worldwide
- Step-by-step instruction: Each style includes how-to guides and full alphabetic examples, making it practical for both learning new techniques and quick reference during consultations
- Expert insights and interviews: Features work and wisdom from lettering specialists including Bert Krak, Kalm One, Jack Rudy, Big Sleeps, Henry Lewis, Huero, Big Meas, and many others who've mastered their respective styles
- Professional tattoo applications: Real-world samples demonstrate how each lettering style translates to skin, helping you choose and execute the perfect script for every client's vision
Specifications
Specifications
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 271
Dimensions: 17 x 21 cm (approximately 6.7" x 8.3")
ISBN: 978-0-500-24153-0
Styles Covered: Traditional, Fancy Script, West Coast, New School, Calligraphic
Featured Artists: Bert Krak, Kalm One, Jack Rudy, Big Sleeps, Henry Lewis, Huero, Big Meas, and others
Content: Alphabets, how-to guides, interviews, tattoo samples
Description
Description
A superb volume of tattoo lettering from BJ Betts, one of the most respected names in script tattooing. Lettering makes up a significant portion of most artists' workload, yet quality reference materials are surprisingly scarce. This book fills that gap comprehensively, offering not just alphabet examples but the technical knowledge and artistic context needed to execute each style with confidence. Whether you're pricing out a memorial piece in Traditional script or designing a West Coast-style chest panel, this guide provides the foundation and inspiration to elevate your lettering work.
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