The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 0806989114
ISBN-13: 9780806989112
Publisher: Sterling
Release Date: March, 2002
Length: 192 Pages
Weight: Unavailable
Dimensions: 9.02 X 8.44 X 0.59 inches
Language: English
   
   

The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

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“The design, reasonable price, and quality of calligraphy reproduced all combine to make this publication a worthwhile acquisition....The book is...jam-packed with color illustrations and informative text...[It] presents thirty-four calligraphy techniques....The second section shows how professional calligraphers solve design problems.”—School Arts...
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  Diana Hardy Wilson ROCKS

I just love the information she puts in her calligraphy books. Very instructive.
 
  Excellent Reference

If you are a beginner or have some experience in calligraphy, I would recommend this book. Excellent overall reference.
 
  Great at what it does

First, let me make it clear that I love this book! It is primarily a reference, with basic step-by-step directions and tons of photos for a wide variety of techniques and alphabets.

Though the first section begins with "Basic Penmanship," I'm not sure I would not recommend it as a first book. However, I think it would make a great second book. It includes enough detail to allow you to develop a basic working knowledge of just about any of the techniques or alphabets, expanding your skills. Once you have identified a particular area of interest, I would recommend pursuing additional information. (This is not an in-depth work-just an overview!)

The second section is a sort of gallery, with photos of a wide variety of professional work and a short discussion of the artist's intentions or process. The work depicted is often breath taking, and makes ME jealous! I have returned to this book time and time again for inspiration.