First off, here’s an update on the bookshelf situation from last week! We got most of the books up, plus adjustable shelving, meaning we have room to grow! So, this week I’ve been thinking about lettering. Ever since Blambot’s lettering guide came in the mail, I’ve been researching Western comic conventions in order to revise a manga style guide for work. So far I’ve learned that, like translation, good lettering is often invisible—not in the sense of literally being imperceptible to the eye, but in the sense that most readers won’t notice the work that went into a comic when it’s done well. Most notably, here are the things I never noticed until now:
January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022
First off, here’s an update on the bookshelf situation from last week! We got most of the books up, plus adjustable shelving, meaning we have room to grow! So, this week I’ve been thinking about lettering. Ever since Blambot’s lettering guide came in the mail, I’ve been researching Western comic conventions in order to revise a manga style guide for work. So far I’ve learned that, like translation, good lettering is often invisible—not in the sense of literally being imperceptible to the eye, but in the sense that most readers won’t notice the work that went into a comic when it’s done well. Most notably, here are the things I never noticed until now: