--- product_id: 183202113 title: "House Industries Lettering Manual" brand: "ken barber" price: "€ 213.02" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/183202113-house-industries-lettering-manual store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # House Industries Lettering Manual **Brand:** ken barber **Price:** € 213.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** House Industries Lettering Manual by ken barber - **How much does it cost?** € 213.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/183202113-house-industries-lettering-manual) ## Best For - ken barber enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ken barber brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description House Industries Lettering Manual ## Images ![House Industries Lettering Manual - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Rx8LOgIdL.jpg) ![House Industries Lettering Manual - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xgqLimhEL.jpg) ![House Industries Lettering Manual - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41K2awmEV0L.jpg) ![House Industries Lettering Manual - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51zhSCPQ6EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Hold out for a well bound hardcover. *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020* I had been looking forward to the arrival of this book since I pre-ordered it a few months ago. It arrived yesterday, and I resisted the temptation to look inside then, as I had other tasks requiring completion at that time. This morning I sat down to give the book my complete attention. I read the introduction, the sidebar, and had just begun reading the case study on page 8 when I heard the unmistakable sound of the jacket releasing from the spine of the book. On page 8?!? Seriously?! I have their previous book as well as many of their catalogs and early promotional materials, all of which demonstrate their close attention to the smallest of details, which is why I find this failure so shocking. No doubt the content of this volume will Iive up to the standards I have come to expect from House, but the binding deserves a failing grade. I hope this is an isolated incident, and not an indication of a downward trend in the overall quality of items produced by and for House Industries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Handlettering Book on the Market *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020* Handlettering was the first thing that got me into graphic design years ago, but at the time, there were few contemporary books on the market that really explored the subject in the excruciating detail that I was looking for. Jessica Hische's book "In Progress" was the first that I bought and it really covered all the bases. However, I wanted more in-depth details about connections, ligatures, swashes, and rules that apply to more than just basic styles. Lettering spans a super wide range of looks and feels, and Lettering Manual takes the time to look at TONS of great case studies and examples. Retro, Brush, Scripts, and others are all covered. Finally I have hard and fast rules about connection points between brush strokes I'm vectoring (there are many ways to do these things, and some of them are quite simple, but it's so nice to have comprehensive explanations/processes outlined).Where other lettering books might feel more basic in nature, Lettering Manual addresses those lessons and then takes a full step into the advanced realm. Every diagram has extended explanations and every case study loads of process shots, and boy is the proof in the pudding. With clients like Ford, Hermes, and The Jimmy Kimmel show, you just can't mess with the professional, SUCCESSFUL, experience that Ken Barber is bringing to the table. If you had questions about the minutia of lettering, you're going to find it in this book. I will say that this is NOT a book about learning how to add various "effects" to your lettering so don't expect to learn how to add vector drop shadows or in-line strokes ( here's a tip : those types of things you just need to do the hard way––by hand).Final Note - the cover of the book has fallen off the first day. I've held the book literally twice and it is completely off. The book is bound fine, but the glue that was supposed to hold it to the cover.. well for a moment I just thought it was a book cover. It's insane to see something like this happen when House Industries, the undisputed champions of book design ( inside & out, seriously if you haven't seen their other books.. just look up their 2004 hardcover), are behind the project. Needless to say, the content is so quality it doesn't expect my 5 stars. I will glue it back together if I must because I'm going to be returning to this manual every time I have a lettering project.Thank you Ken! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully designed book that’s sadly falling apart *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020* Exquisitely designed with a thoroughness of detail that makes it one of a kind guide to lettering. It’s obvious that a tremendous amount of labor went into its creation. Mr Barber should be proud. Required for any House fan.5 stars for content, design and lettering joyBut...1 star for the physical book itself, the binding of which came apart during my first reading.I am in a shelter in place state so going to a UPS Store to return it to Amazon ain’t happening. I will live with its flawed beauty, a metaphor for American life in the time of COVID. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/183202113-house-industries-lettering-manual](https://www.desertcart.es/products/183202113-house-industries-lettering-manual) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*