Issue 07, the Letterheads special, of BLAG Magazine: Adventures in sign painting craft, community, and culture. Contents They'd Love to TalkOriginal Letterhead Mark Oatis reflects on the miracles that have peppered his adventures in the craft. Ye Olde Sign ShoppeHow did the movement begin? Meet Denver’s Jerry Albright, father of the Letterheads. Ghost Sign CornerA faux ghost sign with a trompe-l'œil at the American Sign Museum. Shop TalkHow Noel B. Weber’s Classic Design Studio embraces technology to elevate the craft. On the BrushInterpreting the Letterheads motto: 40 translations into 35 languages, lettered. Eye AppealShowing off with showcards: the immense talent that was Mike Stevens. A Journey That Changed EverythingThe Letterheads have been Gustavo Ferrari’s passport to the world. Safe Spaces and Mighty MeetsA brief history of women in the trade, and how community serves as a balm for the continuous push for change and equality for marginalised members. Doing it the Right WayWhat does it take to host a Letterheads meet? AlphabetCarl Rohrs revisits his 1982 Boise BBQ lettering. 50 Big OnesMoments, memories, and magic from the movement’s five decades. Lettering LocationMazeppa, Minnesota: a small town transformed by its many meets. Meet the LetterheadsLegends of the movement: Rick Glawson and Keith Knecht. Book ClubVintage volumes, timeless inspiration: five essential tomes. A Magazine About LetterheadsThe movement’s quarterly from 1996–2006. SundriesA mighty mahl stick, the Sign Police, Letterheads Chili, and more. PS. IOAFSIndulge Our Additional Fun Section. Limited edition, two-sided commemorative cover wrap by original Letterhead, Noel B. Weber Printed on 100% FSC certified recycled using eco-friendly inks; 115gsm uncoated for the interior pages, and 250gsm anti-scuff matt lamination uncoated for the cover.
