# Hand-Lettered Manuscript Designs George Cochrane Launches a Modern Take on Dante's Inferno By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuscript-design References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1421716661/inferno-2?ref=recommended&ref=discovery) With the digital revolution in full swing, people are rebelling against the mainstream through [handcrafted manuscript designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces). Before the invention of the printing press, scribes were literate professionals, commissioned to copy and illustrate books for distribution. As soon as the printing process became automated, this extremely time-consuming method was rendered obsolete and, as a consequence, it is a novelty in this day and age. Artist George Cochrane presents a modern manuscript design for Dante's Inferno that is currently blowing up on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system). Each book is printed letterpress, hand-lettered, illustrated and hand-bound with highest quality archival paper and vegetable tanned Moroccan goatskin. Through the preservation of the [medieval scribe's technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-font-generator1), George Cochrane is able to communicate the spirit of the lost wonder of pre-13th century manuscript design. Photo Credits: Kickstarter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handcrafted Manuscript Designs:** The rebellion against digital mainstream creates opportunities for artisans and craftsmen to revive traditional manuscript designs. - **Preservation of Historical Techniques:** Reviving the techniques of pre-13th century scribes offers opportunities to explore the lost wonder of manuscript design and connect with the past. - **Personalization in Printing:** The demand for hand-lettered and illustrated manuscripts highlights a growing desire for personalized and unique printed materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art and Calligraphy:** Artists and calligraphers can tap into the demand for handcrafted manuscript designs to create unique and customized pieces. - **Publishing and Printing:** Publishers and printers can explore opportunities to incorporate handcrafted manuscript designs into limited edition or specialty book production. - **Artisan Accessories and Stationery:** Artisan makers of leather-bound journals and stationery can cater to the demand for high-quality and personalized manuscript-style products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Digital Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-digital-paper.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Reverse Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book.md)