Lettering Library | Mega Bundle
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Learn MoreA Digital Library of Vintage Lettering
Achieve a deep and rich knowledge of lettering, sign painting, and typography with the Lettering Library.
This collection of 125 rare lettering books was acquired by lettering artist and graphic designer Jason Carne over many years of searching auction sites, antique shops, and word-of-mouth from fellow artists.
The result is a library of books that cost over $10,000 to build and contains books on a vast array of lettering related subjects including:
- Hand lettering
- Sign painting
- Type design
- Typesetting
- Printing
- And much, much more
Jason has made this collection of books available as PDF files meticulously photographed to preserve these rare books.
Grab yourself a glass of bourbon, your favorite notebook, and open up any of the 125 PDF books in the Lettering Library and immerse yourself in the history and secrets of lettering.
Photographed. Not Scanned.
The Lettering Library is a gigantic download. 4.7 GB to be precise.
This is largely because each book has been carefully photographed, not scanned, so the books don't get damaged.
If you love lettering you get it. You understand why these books have been photographed.
If you're looking for scanned books to save on file size or so you can drop them in Adobe Illustrator and live trace the letters, this isn't for you.
Testimonials
"I bought it within 5 seconds of seeing it (which is faster than I make impulse buys in the chips section of the grocery store). Treat yo self to this invaluable resource OR boyfriends/girlfriends of letterers: buy this for your type-obsessed significant other and win holiday gift giving for life."
"All my design, illustration, type friends... CHECK THIS OUT! Jason Carne has assembled the Avengers of type instruction and cataloging. This is an insane deal and you should check it out! Jason is the real deal."
"Lettering Library is a great source of inspiration for all typography artists and designers."
"Easiest decision I've made all year."
The Lettering Library is a PDF Collection
This is a collection of 125 PDFs created from Jason's collection of authentic vintage lettering books. You are not buying physical books. (Which is actually good because it would take up a ton of space).
Note: The discounted price is based on the cost of these books if you were to purchase them individually from Lettering Library.
[NOTE TO PC USERS]: PC users need to use WinRar to unzip this file.
- JMJohn M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7 hours agoWhat a treasure!!
I am really enjoying the Lettering Library Mega Bundle!! This was a once in a lifetime deal for me since I have been searching for the very books you have offered. I was able to find only a couple of the actual books in your bundle for sale but for $200 to 500 dollars each from private sellers. These books have really inspired me to do more signage for fun and for sale. I had the pleasure of hanging out and learning from VonDutch from 1981 to 1986 at his shop in Santa Paula,CA. He is the one who got me interested in sign painting. I am very thankful for you making these books available. Keep up the wonderful work!! Here are several projects inspired by your bundle.
RCRetroSupply Co.5 hours agoHi John,
Thank you for your lovely review of your Lettering Library purchase! We're so glad you're satisfied and that you could find some of the out-of-reach books you were looking for.
Thank you for supporting us, and happy creating!
-The RetroSupply Co. Team
- CLCarmen L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars18 hours agoAmazing Collection Lettering Library!
I have spent the past year researching hand lettering. And I have found couple but this vast collection is worth every penny and more. When you are trying to find inspiration from a different time period that you were not alive for. It has kept the love of hand lettering alive in me…Makes me want to learn to hand letter.
It has made me appreciate even more that skill when I do get to work with those that hand letter for me.
RCRetroSupply Co.6 hours agoHi Carmen,
Thank you for your purchase and glowing review of the Lettering Library! We're so happy to hear the books have been a source of inspiration for you. That's all we could ask for!
Thank you for supporting us, and happy creating!
-The RetroSupply Co. Team
- JCJack C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoAn almost unimaginable abundance of material…
More than can be reasonably gone through, really - makes my own little collection of lettering books pale in comparison. In our very much sped up world it’s difficult to conceive of the care that was taken back in the day…
RCRetroSupply Co.23 hours agoHi Jack,
Thank you for your purchase and for your lovely review of the Lettering Library! We're glad you're satisfied with the selection and number of books, and hope you have lots of fun looking through everything.
Thank you for supporting us, and happy creating!
-The RetroSupply Co. Team
- DADoc A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoAnother AMAZING resource
I’ve always believed the best way to be great at digital design is to have a solid understanding of the analog design principles it’s all built on. The RetroSupplyCo lettering library bundle is a deep dive into analog lettering techniques that is a must have for any serious design student or hardcore design nerd.
Highly recommended!
RCRetroSupply Co.1 week agoHi Doc,
Thank you for your support and for taking the time to review your purchase of the Lettering Library! We couldn't agree more that solidly understanding analog techniques is integral to recreating them digitally. That's why we offer tools built on that foundation and reference options to help develop your understanding. We're so glad that you enjoy your order.
-The RetroSupply Co. Team
- JHJessica H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoWhat a Treasure Trove of Art!
I am enjoying going through these to see which I want to integrate into my art. I plan on using them for inspiration to draw in vector form Especially for certificates and I look forward to seeing how it comes out!
RCRetroSupply Co.1 week agoHi Jessica,
We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your purchase of the Lettering Library. The best we can hope for is that it serves as an inspiration and education for your art practice, so we're glad to hear we've achieved that.
Thank you for your support!
-The RetroSupply Co. Team