This comprehensive guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. This is an essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. Its wiro binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from. 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands show step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures and points of interest within each hand ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section details tools, materials and basic techniques so that beginners and experienced calligraphers alike will be able to extend their repertoire with ease, effortlessly learning new hands and refining their art.>

Vorwort
A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels.

Autorentext
David Harris is an internationally recognised calligrapher who worked at several London design studios and advertising agencies before establishing his own design group. Subsequently, he took a teaching post at Exeter College of Art and Design, teaching lettering and calligraphy. He is the author of two other books on the art of lettering and calligraphy.

Klappentext

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels.

This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters.

An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.

Zusammenfassung
A comprehensive guide for all calligraphers, whether amateurs or professionals, this book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. It contains information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.

Inhalt

Introduction

Preparation
Tools and Materials
Preparing to Write
Layout Basics

The Hands
The Hands Selector
Roman
Post Roman
Insular
Gothic
Renaissance
Baroque
Modern

Illumination and Ornamentation
Decorating with Gold

Glossary
Index
Credits