Calligraphy and hand-lettering Books
Bonnier Books Ltd Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy
Book SynopsisPart of the Secrets of Modern Calligraphy series, this modern calligraphy practice pad will keep you inspired and develop your love of lettering. With 3 different types of guidelines for you to fill with your own calligraphy and alphabet styles to copy, this practice pad is the perfect companion to Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy workbook. With tips, tricks and techniques from Kirsten Burke, you will have the chance to practise everything you've learnt in her book and start to create stunning projects for yourself, your family and friends.
£10.44
Batsford Ltd Brush Lettering: Create beautiful calligraphy
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens. Learn brush lettering with this creative guide from calligrapher extraordinaire Rebecca Cahill Roots, aka Betty Etiquette. In this quirky and relatable guide, she guides you through how to use brushes and brush pens to make exquisite letterforms. One of the most popular hand-lettering techniques, brush lettering is a beautiful, free-spirited style that, once mastered, is easy to develop into a unique personal style. The book is divided into chapters by type of media, covering ink, watercolour, gouache and brush pens. Each section contains a set of exercises for practising the technique including an alphabet and a set of numbers to copy. To finish off, there's a selection of pretty and practical projects to make using brush lettering, including beautifully decorated celebration cards, cushions and tableware.Trade Review'Watch out emails and text messages!''Both beautiful and useful – a William Morris dream' * Mollie Makes *
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The New Calligraphy: Inspiration and Instruction
Book SynopsisLETTERING & CALLIGRAPHY WINNER OF THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2023 Providing oodles of inspiration and hours of fun, this is the go-to book for fans of hand-lettering and calligraphy. Beginners can start right from the basics and follow step-by-step tutorials on letter formation, spacing, design, and embellishments before moving on to recreate 40 alphabets in a range of styles, from elegant scripts to modern geometric forms and charming, quirky letters. Use your skills to add a personal touch to everything from invitations to scrapbooks, doodles to wedding stationery and journals to posters. Accompanied by over 75 full colour illustrations, this book offers hours of fun and oodles of inspiration for hand-lettering beginners and experts alike.Table of ContentsAbout This Book The Classroom Adjusting the letter height Letter spacing Writing tools The Alphabets Accents and Punctuation Glossary Credits and Resources
£13.49
Korero Press Lettering To The Max: Master the fundamentals of
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£16.99
Hoaki Copperplate Calligraphy From the First Steps to
Book SynopsisFall in love with copperplate calligraphy and other pointed pen scripts while expanding your creative repertoire with this practical easy-to-follow guide. All you need to get started are pen, ink and suitable paper, and with practice you will soon be able to design and print your own invitations, business cards and much more. Each chapter contains one or more tutorials filled with useful tips on how to get as much out of the content as possible while having fun. Everything is explained in detail, so no previous knowledge is required. On the other hand, if you have some experience with calligraphy, the book will serve as a great resource for building on those skills. The author, one of the few calligraphers in Germany who specializes in classic pointed pen calligraphy, shares her insight about essential tools and materials as well as important dos and don'ts that help you master the methods and techniques being taught quickly and effectively. The book includes downloadable exercise shee
£23.99
Victionary HANDSTYLE LETTERING: 20th Anniversary Boxset
Book SynopsisFor some time in the distant past, hand-lettering used to be a highly-regarded skill to master and was ubiquitous via publications and public signages. Although society relies heavily on keyboards and screens for communication today, a growing number of creative practitioners have been busy reviving the seemingly-lost art in recent years, in a bid to return the sincerity and warmth of the human touch to our predominantly digital lives. Brimming with character, hand-lettering serves as the bridge between old-school calligraphy and modern typography to bring nuance back into an age of uniformity. Rereleased in conjunction with Victionary’s 20th anniversary, the 2021 boxset edition of ‘Handstyle Lettering’ comes with a beginner-friendly calligraphy pen-and-nib set crafted by renowned British companies Manuscript and D. Leonardt & Co. which––coupled with new projects, interviews, and an expanded step-by-step guide––serves to help aspiring creatives kickstart their hand-lettering journey.
£32.00
Distributed Art Pub Calligraphic Menagerie
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£25.98
Saqi Books Calligraphies of the Desert
Book SynopsisNew book by a master Iraqi calligrapher, considered to be the greatest living calligrapher, his work has influenced a generation of artists and is included in the permanent collections of the British Museum. A full colour gift book featuring 70 colour calligraphies inspired by proverbs and poems on the desert.
£9.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
Book SynopsisA world master teaches you the equipment, basics, and how to create art from 28 Arabic letters!
£19.54
Hoaki World's Best Typography: The 44th Annual of the
Book SynopsisThe World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration. Readers will be inspired by the intersection of craftsmanship and creation, of classical skills and trailblazing innovations. Here, trends are identified and set, as the 750 awarding- winning designs and 35 new fonts clearly illustrate. Designers from all over the world compete to appear in the book. Previously divided into two competitions, one each for Communications Design and Typeface Design, the program is now a single competition consisting of three disciplines: Type Design, Typography and, for the first time, Lettering, which has its own jury. The Award for Typographic Excellence is the ticket to the best agencies in the world. The yearbook also reflects the latest typography trends, sets standards, is a collector’s item and distinguishes its owners as visual thought leaders.
£44.99
Dover Publications Inc. Script and Cursive Alphabets 100 Complete Fonts
Book SynopsisIncludes the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy Art Deco flair of Hannover; and more. Many include upper- and lower-case alphabets, plus numerals.
£12.14
Stackpole Books Brush Pen Calligraphy
Book SynopsisStep-by-step instructions show you how to use brush pens to make professional-looking letters and numbers. Five styles of modern calligraphy, plus ways to personalize your designs. Try more advanced techniques combining lettering and illustrations, and the many project suggestions for cards, invitations, signs, and more.
£17.09
D & B Books Limited Writing and Illuminating and Lettering
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£25.00
Hodder & Stoughton Love Lettering: The charming feel-good rom-com
Book Synopsis'Lyrical and engrossing . . . bursting with humour' - Entertainment WeeklyThe thing is, the letters don't always tell me truths about myself. Sometimes they tell me truths about other people. And Reid Sutherland is - was - one of those people. In the last year, Meg Mackworth's beautiful hand-lettering skills have seen her rocket to social media fame, and now she has a booming business crafting stationery for the stars. But she has a secret: sometimes, she just can't resist hiding messages in her work. Slightly unprofessional, maybe - but harmless. Right? Analyst Reid Sutherland and his gorgeous fiancée had their future mapped out. Until he noticed a pattern in his wedding invitation that made him think twice.When Meg looks up from her desk one day and sees Reid standing in front of her with no wedding ring, holding the invitation she created, she thinks that her career is over.But her life may be about to begin . . .Escape into a beautiful world of craft and romance that will grab hold of your heart and never let go.Praise for Kate Clayborn'Clayborn is a thoughtful, very talented writer' - BookPage'Hilarious and moving and sexy' - Buzzfeed'A warm and lively romance' - New York Times'Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming' - Washington Post'A layered and memorable love story . . . smart, sexy and sublime' - USA TodayTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR LOVE LETTERING * - *Love Lettering is delicious and beautiful and perfect * New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean *Quirky and winning * USA Today *A lush, languid romance * Washington Post *With smart characters and authentic dilemmas, this is a very special romance to both smile and sigh over * Bookpage *Fresh, funny, clever, and deeply satisfying * Kirkus *I flew through this creative and original book. I was completely absorbed by the world Kate Clayborn creates - the characters felt so real and their joys and sorrows and struggles and triumphs felt so relatable that I forgot I was reading fiction. I can't wait for the whole world to fall in love with Love Lettering! * Jasmine Guillory, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Proposal *Love Lettering made me laugh and made me cry. Kate Clayborn is my new go-to romance author * New York Times bestselling author Stacy Finz *Kate Clayborn's writing is uniquely, intensely beautiful. This book will wake you up in the middle of the night aching for these perfectly imperfect characters. It's layered, nuanced, and unrelenting in how deep it digs * Sonali Dev, author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors *A novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humour, a tender melancholy, and meditations on love, friendship, and life any reader can find solace and inspiration in. It's lyrical and engrossing, a novel that possesses all the colours, idiosyncrasies, and range of the alphabet. Like the pages Meg designs, Love Lettering is a novel bursting with hidden messages essential to discover - so long as we open our hearts to analyse the codes. * Entertainment Weekly *Clayborn delivers an emotionally resonant love story filled with charming details of city life and the artisanal trendiness of hand-lettering and calligraphy that adorns the urban setting. This will be popular among the enthusiastic and growing audience for romantic comedies * Library Journal *PRAISE FOR KATE CLAYBORN * - *Clayborn is a thoughtful, very talented writer * BookPage *A warm and lively romance * New York Times *Hilarious and moving and sexy * Buzzfeed *Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming * Washington Post *A layered and memorable love story . . . smart, sexy and sublime * USA Today *
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Calligraphy Ideas Book
Book SynopsisExpand, inspire and invigorate your calligraphy practice today.Packed with fresh ideas for calligraphy techniques, styles and subjects, this book is a visual feast of inspiration for all abilities, whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to reinvigorate your practice. Boost your creativity with the help of more than 80 artworks by contemporary, international calligraphers, each demonstrating an interesting or innovative approach. Techniques include hot foiling, laser cutting and brush calligraphy, as well as general inspiration such as practising calligraphy on baubles, making calligraphy wrapping paper and customising your own tools. Explore both new and old methods and discover the basic skills to excel at this ancient art form. The art of calligraphy is the ultimate way to relax, restore and create beautiful pieces of art - and this book is sure to renew your creativity.
£13.49
Dover Publications Inc. Medieval Calligraphy Its History and Technique
Book SynopsisSpirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4thâ15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools.
£19.94
Kodansha America, Inc Brush Writing
Book SynopsisA modern approach to the ancient art of Sino-Japanese calligraphy. This volume contains 150 step-by-step illustrations and photographs to take the reader from the basic strokes to the complex. For many a deep and lasting interest in Japanese culture, its people and its language, begins with a fascination for beautifully drawn characters produced by a master calligrapher. Compared with the squarish, regular representation of Chinese characters reproduced in books, newspapers, and magazines by modern printing techniques, the appealing brush strokes of a
£22.95
Rockridge Press Print and Cursive Handwriting Workbook: 35
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£12.80
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Learn Calligraphy The Complete Book of Lettering
Book SynopsisIn an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will:• Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles.• Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. • Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. • Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page.• Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life.Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.
£16.14
F&W Publications Inc Artful Alphabets
Book SynopsisLooking to add an artful touch to the world around you? These letters are perfect for personalizing anything from family calendars and daily planners to wall art, art journals, cards and one-of-a-kind gifts. You can even use the techniques and inspiration in this book to invent completely original alphabets of your own. !
£17.59
Yale University Press Learn to Write Chinese Characters
Book SynopsisAn introductory manual for writing Chinese characters specifically designed for English-speaking readers. The author guides the reader through the fundamentals of writing, introduces the various scripts used in China and demonstrates how to write with a fountain pen rather than a brush.Table of ContentsThe history and structure of characters - looking up characters in a dictionary; the aesthetics of characters - alive on paper; writing characters; the tools of writing; how to practice; the basic strokes; some composite strokes; stroke order; the aesthetics of characters - composition; some characters have a key stroke; characters fit in imaginary squares; repeated elements are executed with variation; some characters have left and right parts; some characters have left, middle, and right parts; some characters have a top-bottom structure; framed characters; a few difficult characters; the radicals; a poem and more characters to practice - "A Thought on Still Night"; characters to practice.
£20.25
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tattoo Lettering Banners
Book SynopsisThis book of inspirational examples of script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles is the ideal cheat sheet for tattoo artists.
£20.69
Pan Macmillan Calm Calligraphy: Calm Your Mind with the Art of
Book SynopsisCalm Calligraphy will teach you the ancient art of the Scriptorium – copying letters, words and phrases – which helps you focus your thoughts and relax your mind. Learn the beautiful letter forms with step-by-step instructions, then refine your technique by copying inspirational words and phrases in the dedicated workbook section. By practising the meditative art of calligraphy you will gain a deeper appreciation of the beauty of order and balance. Ease your worries, improve your concentration and feel your spirits lift with each stroke of your pen.Màlleus studied with the most recognized international masters of calligraphy and founded the Antica Bottega Amanuense in Recanati, now the greatest Scriptorium in the world.
£9.49
Peter Pauper Press Brush Lettering
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£14.24
Toby Press Ltd Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy
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£27.89
Niggli Verlag Leave Your Mark: The Pleasure of Writing by Hand
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£16.16
£11.15
Avenue House Press Pty Ltd Tattoo Lettering Inspiration Reference Book
£14.99
Profile Books Ltd Modern Calligraphy
Book SynopsisIn Modern Calligraphy, internationally acclaimed designer Molly Suber Thorpe teaches you how to create your own contemporary pointed pen calligraphy, breaking down the process into simple steps with the help of over 250 colour photographs and illustrations for easy guidance.With step-by-step instructions and simple tips, Modern Calligraphy includes:- 20 inspirational projects for weddings, entertainment and personal stationery- Guidance on use of pen and ink, watercolour and gouache- How to digitise your calligraphy- Special instructions for left-handed calligraphersWith stunning ideas, careful guided practice and Molly's helpful tips, Modern Calligraphy can help anyone create their own gorgeous calligraphy pieces.Trade ReviewA great starting point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen writing. Creative, fresh, and lovely, this is a book you won't regret adding to your library! * Paper & Ink Arts *My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you've got to buy this book -- Lindsay Bugbee * The Postman's Knock *My go-to referral for anyone that contacts me and asks, "Help! Where do I start?" You start with Modern Calligraphy, that's where! -- Tristan & Michelle * Besotted Blog *
£16.20
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Modern Brush Lettering: A beginner's guide to the
Book SynopsisModern brush lettering is a creative guide to learning how to brush letter. Becki talks through materials, mark marking, turning your marks into letterforms, joining your lettering and exercises to get your started on your brush lettering journey. There are tips and tricks for perfecting your own style of lettering and 20 seasonal contemporary craft projects to make with your new skill.
£13.49
Baj Publishing & Media LLC The Essential Calligraphy Lettering Reference Book
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£19.56
Vault Editions Ltd Ornamental Lettering
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£18.99
ATF Press Fragility
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£21.89
£42.14
iUniverse Why Your Doctor Cant Write The Problem and a Solution
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£12.40
Ricca's Garden The Lettering Workbook for Absolute Beginners
£14.61
Stackpole Books Calligraphy A Complete Guide
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to get started in calligraphy: choosing quality tools, understanding the structure of letters, and learning the basic strokes.
£18.00
Handwriting Success, LLC GettyDubay Italic Handwriting Series Book D
£10.44
Handwriting Success, LLC GettyDubay Italic Handwriting Series Book E
£10.44
Blautopf Publishing A Handbook of Early Arabic Kufic Script Reading Writing Calligraphy Typography Monograms
£75.99
LEGARE STREET PR English Composition
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£25.60
LEGARE STREET PR English Composition
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£18.95
LEGARE STREET PR Elementary English Composition
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£24.65
LEGARE STREET PR Elementary English Composition
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£15.95
LEGARE STREET PR A First Book in Writing English
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£25.60
LEGARE STREET PR A First Book in Writing English
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£18.95
LEGARE STREET PR The Advanced Wordbuilder
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£23.70
LEGARE STREET PR The Advanced Wordbuilder
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£13.95
