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Reader’s Digest
Letras Recuperadas (Letters Recovered)
Juan Nava
PalauGea Comminicacíon 2020
ISBN 9788494400254
Letras Recuperadas (Letters Recovered) features
over 200 of Juan Nava’s recreated sign graphics
and lettering, predominantly from Spain but with
many examples from further afield. A colour
photography section shows the originals that
these are derived from.
There’s an interview with Juan about his work
at bl.ag/juannava.
The Showcards Book
Mike Meyer
Better Letters 2021
ISBN 9780957463035
A retrospective of Mike Meyer’s hand-painted
showcards promoting his sign lettering workshops.
Each of the featured cards is accompanied by
Mike’s insights into the sources of inspiration behind
them and his stories of life on the road teaching.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Scarlett & Sophie Rickard (from the
original by Robert Tressell)
SelfMadeHero 2020
ISBN 9781910593929
Robert Tressell drew on his experience as a sign
painter in the early twentieth century to write one
of the most influential books in British politics.
The Rickard Sisters’ graphic novel adaptation will
delight those put off by the original’s length and
density. There are also plenty of sign and lettering
details to enjoy throughout.
See more from the sisters and their work on this
project at bl.ag/ragged.
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