Drawn

Halifax’s typographic illustrator extraordinaire Ray Fenwick has finally, through Fantagraphics, published his beautiful Hall of Best Knowledge calligraphic comic series in fancy book form. The book hits stores next week, and I can tell you as someone who has until now only read it online, there’s no better way to appreciate Ray’s draughtsmanship than seeing it on paper.

In a world where too many cartoonists give up on lettering altogether in favour of computer fonts, it is more than a little refreshing and exciting to dive into a feature like this that is an effective celebration of lettering, calligraphy, and words.

And here’s a great offer from Ray’s mailing list: preorder through Tiny Showcase and you’ll get your book signed by Ray, and receive a pack of ten stlyin’ bookplates.

Previously on Drawn!:
The Hall of Best Knowledge
Co. & Co.
Ray Fenwick’s New Site
Ray Fenwick’s Drama Club