Foreword -- Introduction -- Visual storytelling : defining lettering and its difference from calligraphy and type design -- The typographic eye : the importance of observation -- The basics : the DNA of letters -- Tools and their applications : pens, brushes, and other tools -- The lettering designers playground : an overview of lettering styles -- Composition and embellishments : structure, hierarchy, and flourishes -- Sketching letterforms : from rough sketch to refined drawing (and some helpful tips and tricks) -- From analog to digital : vectorizing your lettering -- The finishing touch : adding color and texture -- Work in progress : becoming a professional lettering designer.