Michael Harvey (lettering artist)

Michael Harvey MBE (born 1931) is an English lettering artist, teacher and writer specialising in typography, calligraphy, drawing, type design and letter carving. His work appears in many English cathedrals and on the National Gallery, London.¹

He has designed a number of typefaces, including Zephyr, Strayhorn, Andreas and Ellington.

References

^1 Harvey, Michael. Creative lettering today. London: A. & C. Black, 1996.

Select bibliography

• • Harvey, Michael. Letters into words. London: Clowes, 1973.
  • Harvey, Michael. Lettering design: form and skill in the design and use of letters. London: Bodley Head, 1975.
  • Harvey, Michael. Creative lettering, drawing and design. London: Bodley Head, 1985.
  • Harvey, Michael. Carving letters in stone and wood. London: Bodley Head, 1987.
  • Harvey, Michael. Calligraphy in the graphic arts. London: Bodley Head, 1988.
  • Harvey, Michael. Reynolds Stone: engraved lettering in wood. Netheron: Fleece Press, 1992.
  • Harvey, Michael. Creative lettering today. London: A. & C. Black, 1996.

External links

• Michael Harvey biography on www.myfonts.com

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