Calligraphy category: 78 books
by Edward Johnston
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
One of the founders of modern calligraphy, Edward Johnston regarded lettering, writing, and illuminating as not only desirable ends in themselves but also as practical avenues to mastery of typography, decoration, and design. In this classic, profusely illustrated guide, he distilled his expertise...
by Agatha Adams
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2018
In a time where most of our writing is done through computer font, artistic letter design allows us to be unique and express our own personal preferences & creativity. In this book, the author reveals the art of letter design and how you can master this to express yourself.
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Design Guide to Learn Calligraphy
Fonts, Styles, Pens, Letters, & Numbers
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2018
In a time where most of our writing is done through computer font, artistic letter design allows us to be unique and express our own personal preferences & creativity. In this book, the author reveals the art of letter design and how you can master this to express yourself.
Here’s whats...
by James Trapp
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2012
The elegant pen-strokes and visual harmony of Chinese writing, known as hànzì, have long been admired in the west. Classical Chinese calligraphy is a popular and valuable art form, and with the increasing economic and cultural power of China, its writing is becoming more widely appreciated and understood....
Improve Your Handwriting
Learn to write in a confident and fluent hand: the writing classic for adult learners and calligraphy enthusiasts
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2010
Improve Your Handwriting is the only title to be written specifically for adults who are experiencing problems with their writing. Co-authored by a world-renowned expert on handwriting and a professional calligrapher, it uses self-diagnosis tests to help you identify your problem, before encouraging...
The Calligrapher's Business Handbook
Pricing & Policies for Lettering Artists
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook is a guide to best business practices and pricing strategies for calligraphers and lettering artists. Whether you’re starting out in creative freelancing, transitioning from a different profession, or running a lettering business that just needs a boost, you...
by Hassan Massoudy
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2017
Inspired by timeless poems from around the world, Hassan Massoudy's calligraphy takes us on a visual journey through love in its many forms. Through his signature broad strokes and vibrant colours, this master calligrapher brings to life the words and wisdom of some of our greatest poets, from Ibn...
Brush Pen Lettering Practice Book
Modern Calligraphy Drills, Measured Guidelines and Practice Sheets to Perfect Your Basic Strokes, Letterforms and Words
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018
Practice til you’re perfect with expert drills, tips, and exercises!
If you want to take your hand lettering to the next level, you need to practice, practice, practice. But merely writing the same letter over and over often leads to repeating the same mistake instead of improving your skill.
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Hand Lettering for Relaxation
An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2017
A Fun & Inspiring Introduction to t****he Art of Hand Lettering
Hand Lettering for Relaxation is the perfect way to cultivate calmness and joy while creating beautiful works of art. While hand lettering can look intimidating, artist and blogger Amy Latta has a friendly and down-to-earth...
by Rosemary Sassoon
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
The history of formal calligraphy has been thoroughly documented, and the demise of what people see as beautiful handwriting is frequently deplored, but the details of the teaching of this skill during this century have gone almost unrecorded. Everyday handwriting is ephemeral and school books soon disappear....
Fanciful Victorian Initials
1,142 Decorative Letters from "Punch"
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
Rich compendium of capital letters selected from venerable British humor magazine. Astonishing wit, invention, draughtsmanship in letters drawn by Tenniel, Leech, Sambourne, Doyle, other Victorian masters. Historic calligraphy; topical, political, literary allusions; animals, plants, many other motifs. All copyright-free. Inexhaustible graphic inspiration.
Happy Hand Lettering
Simple Calligraphy Techniques to Bring Your Words to Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2017
Create a More Beautiful World with a Little Hand-Lettered Love!
Messages from your own hand are an intimate and powerful means of expression and communication. Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin creating beautifully written words right away. From selecting...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2016
First published in 1935, this book was intended to provide westerners with a more definite and comprehensive understanding of Chinese Art and its achievements. Newly available opportunities to study authentic examples, such as the Royal Academy exhibition that provided the impetus for this volume,...
Lettering
For Students and Craftspeople
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2018
Both a history and a how-to book, this landmark work by a great British calligrapher is required reading for every serious student of the art. Graily Hewitt introduces the general principles and the importance of the pen in the history of writing, tracing the development of minuscules and majuscules...