The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide, with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Works

by Mary Noble and Janet Mehigan

Book Overview

Calligraphy is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially as many people now choose to create their own wedding invitations, birth announcements, and other cards, and to give them a special,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762420448
• ISBN13: 9780762420445
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Truly a step by step visual guide!

The authors of this Calligraphy Encyclopedia have graciously taken the time to show step by step how to write and illuminate 13 different "hands". I just received this in the mail today, but there are so many pictures that I have already learned several things that I didn't know before. They discuss how hands vary, how to rule lines, how to add color or gilding to letters, layout principles, and examples of how to illuminate letters. The last 50 pages are examples of beautifully executed Calligraphy designs. I also appreciate the page of resources that tell about suppliers of Calligraphy materials, Calligraphy Societies, and other suggested reading. I am very glad that I got this book!