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There was a time-as recently as the 1980s-when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. But, like many skilled trades, the sign industry has been overrun by the techno-fueled promise of quicker and cheaper. The resulting proliferation of computer-designed, die-cut vinyl lettering and inkjet printers has ushered a creeping sameness into our visual landscape. Fortunately, there is a growing trend to seek out traditional sign painters and a renaissance in the trade. In 2010 filmmakers Faythe Levine, coauthor of Handmade Nation, and Sam Macon began documenting these dedicated practitioners, their time-honored methods, and their appreciation for quality and craftsmanship. Sign Painters, the first anecdotal history of the craft, features stories and photographs of more than two dozen sign painters working in cities throughout the United States.

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"This is more of a "look what so and so did for the sign painting industry" than actually teaching you anything about learning the trade. Deeply disappointed in this purchase."

Product details Paperback 184 pages Publisher Princeton Architectural Press; 9.1.2012 edition (October 24, 2012) Language English ISBN-10 9781616890834 ISBN-13 978-1616890834 ASIN 1616890835

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Sign Painters Faythe Levine Sam Macon Ed Ruscha 8601404413575 Books Reviews

• Love, love, love this book. My entire life I have been fascinated with hand lettered/painted signs (calligraphy, sign painting, pinstriping, etc.) The more I got into graphic design, illustration, photography the more I appreciated this art form and how it is slowing going the way of the dinosaur. These artists created some amazing designs with minimal tools in their kits. No computers or fonts just their years of experience and loads of creativity. It is always nice to see an old building with some hand painted signage on the bricks outside. The book does a wonderful job of showing examples of their work along with a few stories along the way. One thing I would have liked to have seen however is more acknowledgement and interviews with some of the veterans of the craft (think Mike Stevens)
• A good book to accommodate a good movie. As a sign-painter that was formally trained in the 80's, then as an instructor for 16 years, Its great to see a resurgence of hand painted signs and hand lettering. After meeting Faythe and Sam while filming the movie I was super excited that these two, novices to the trade, would pick a interesting and almost dying art.
  
  The 2 negatives is I feel there are 1) many, MANY veteran sign painters that paved the way since the 50's, 60's and 70's that didn't even get acknowledgment as those guys were the ones that should have been interviewed or recognized. No Mention of Mike Stevens?.Not the ones that do it as a 'hobby' that just picked up a brush a year ago and are self taught. The great old times were left (out aside from a few.,,Keith, RIP).. The 2nd is there are SO MANY bad examples on 'professional' lettering and sign work throughout that I'm afraid people will try to copy. Bad spacing, bad layout, wrong shading, wrong lettering. ( the cover alone has a few mistakes). I'm glad there is a book to show modern interest, I just wish a bit more research and homework was done prior.
• Very Insightful. If you ever wanted to paint signs or had an interest in Typography, it is a calling. Nobody really plans on it, its something you are just drawn to. I enjoyed reading about how the different painters they interviewed got involved in sign painting. So theres some stories and alot of cool pics. As far as books on this subject go, i thought this one felt authentic and its a cross section of people and thier passion for sign painting, and lettering. Its a dying art and its cool to see there are people out there trying to keep it alive and part of true Americana culture.
• This is more of a "look what so and so did for the sign painting industry" than actually teaching you anything about learning the trade. Deeply disappointed in this purchase.
• So glad someone wrote a book about the art of sign-painting. The book is well-designed and has lots of photos to accompany the bios of the sign-painters. The sign-painting biz tends to be pretty well dominated by men so it was nice to see a couple of women sign-painters featured as well. Thanks Faythe and Sam for making this book. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in hand-painting signs. There are also some great design tips in the appendix that I think would be beneficial to anyone interested in graphic design.
• I bought this for a family member who is one of the last true sign painters. He and the craftsmen in this book create some of the most gorgeous sign work out there-- refreshing when almost all you see nowadays are vinyl letters slapped on a sign.
  
  A very interesting read with great pictures and interviews. Not just commentary on current practices, but some explanation of why there are so few real sign painters left. Even if you aren't in the trade of sign painting or lettering, it is a good look into a unique trade that I hope never goes extinct.
• A documentary look at some of America's most talented, and unpretentious, typographers. A quick, well-illustrated read with a foreword by famous artist and sign-painter, Ed Ruscha.
• I had done some research in sign painting in my design courses in school. Time and time again, this book was recommended to quench my interest in the art form. The seller was super friendly and helpful, and the package came in excellent condition. Now I work with a girl whose husband is a professional sign painter; I am passing this book on as a gift now that I have finished it. I highly recommend this book! A very interesting read indeed.