Calligraphy and hand-lettering Books
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The A to Z Colouring Book: Beautiful Images to
Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity and use the outlines in this book to produce a variety of embellished letters and make your own illustrated alphabet.From super-detailed images to more simple geometric outlines, this coloring book contains several complete sets of letters that you can make your own. These range of intricate images are designed with animals, birds, plants and flowers, and many delightful elements. Each letter comes with three separate images so you can choose your favorite and color to your heart''s content.By the time you complete the book you''ll have a portfolio of finished images to reward your efforts and renewed confidence in your own creative instincts.
£7.59
Adams Media Corporation Hand Lettering for Happiness: An Introduction to
Book SynopsisHand letter your way to happiness with these 50 joyful projects that highlight uplifting quotes and provide a variety of techniques to learn and practice.Learn intricate designs and styles as you invite joy into your life with Hand Lettering for Happiness. Here, you’ll learn how to illustrate beautiful pieces of art alongside quotes and affirmations all about happiness. Hand letter with intention as you hone in on the meaning behind blissful quotes, and internalize the messaging behind positive affirmations. From wreathes and accents to bolding, banners, leaves, and more you’ll practice tracing beautiful, handcrafted pieces of art before creating the personalized final project on your own paper—or use the blank pages with designed frames at the end of the book to create art you can keep forever or gift to loved ones! In today’s hectic world, it’s more important than ever to slow down, and what better way to do so than to spend time making each detail perfect on happy quotes and beautiful affirmations that you’ll want to frame and hang on your wall.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Art of Playful Lettering
Book SynopsisHand lettering just got a whole lot more fun with this comprehensive instructional guide from professional lettering artist Dawn Nicole Warnaar. Perfect for beginners and experienced lettering artists alike, readers will learn more than a dozen unique alphabets and grow their style through worksheets, drawing exercises, color palettes, and more.
£23.79
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Calligraphy Book
Book SynopsisMaster modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and envelopes with this essential guide from The Postman''s Knock.This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman's Knock, the world's number one calligraphy website.Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, nibs, inks, and paper, but also patience and creativity as you build up your confidence and skills. Follow step-by-step guides to Lindsey''s favourite lettering styles, then put your new-found skills to use with 15 inspiring projects, including ideas for unique invitations and cards for loved ones. With a little time, practice, and a little ink, you''ll be amazed at what you can create.
£21.25
Niggli Verlag Cyrillize it!: A guide on Cyrillic typography for
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£23.96
Pindar Press Studies in Manuscript Illumination, 1200-1400
Book SynopsisThe author is Helen Gould Sheppard Professor of Art History at New York University , Institute of Fine Arts, and a leading authority on English medieval manuscript illumination. This volume bring together twenty-six of Professor Sandler's studies, focusing on illustrated manuscripts produced in England in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, particularly on the illuminated psalters. The marginal illustrations in these psalters are a topic of particular interest, and there are a number of iconographic studies derived from this material. A separate section deals with the illustrated encyclopedias of the period, particularly the Omne bonum.Table of ContentsIntroduction Manuscripts, Artists and Themes The Historical Miniatures of the Fourteenth-Century Ramsey Psalter Peterborough Abbey and the Peterborough Psalter in Brussels A Follower of Jean Pucelle in England; Christian Hebraism and the Ramsey Abbey Psalter An Early Fourteenth Century English Breviary at Longleat An Early Fourteenth Century English Psalter in the Escorial A Fragment of the Chertsey Breviary in San Francisco Jean Pucelle and the Lost Miniatures of the Belleville Breviary The Handclasp in the Arnolfini Wedding: A Manuscript Precedent Marginalia and Word Imagery: A Series of Marginal Illustrations in the Rutland Psalter Reflections on the Construction of Hybrids in English Gothic Marginal Illustrations A Bawdy Betrothal in the Ormesby Psalter The Study of Marginal Imagery, Past, Present, and Future; Verbal and Pictorial Play in the Margins: The Case of Stowe 49 The Images of Words in English Gothic Psalters; Devotional, Visionary and Self-Images: Face to Face with God: A Pictorial Image of the Beatific Vision The Image of the Book-owner in the Fourteenth Century: Three Cases of Self-definitionManuscript Images of Devotion and the Wilton Diptych The Chantry Chapel of Roger of Waltham in Old St Paul's Illustrated Encyclopedias and Scholarly Texts: Notes for the Illuminator: the Case of the Omne bonum Omne bonum: Compilatio and Ordinatio in an English Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Fourteenth Century; Enciclopedia The Canon Law Illustrations of the Omne bonum, an English Encyclopedia of the Fourteenth Century Index-making in the Fourteenth Century: Archbishop Arundel's Copy of the Gospel Commentary of William of Nottingham The Role of Illustrations in James le Palmer's Omne bonum John of Metz, The Tower of Wisdom; Additional Notes Index
£43.35
Scribo Creative Hand-Drawn Lettering
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£9.04
Amber Books Ltd Chinese Characters
Book SynopsisThe 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. In particular, the deep layers of history and symbolism which exist behind even the most everyday character have a strong appeal to those seeking understanding from an alternative philosophy. Chinese Characters: The Art of Hànzì features the most interesting of the three to four thousand characters are needed to write modern Chinese. Characters expressing concepts such as love, peace, respect and happiness are reproduced in a large format, enabling the reader to trace, scan or photocopy them for transfer to any other medium. Alongside the character is an accessible and inspiring explanation of how the character developed, what the particular strokes symbolize, and its various different meanings.Table of Contents愛 love 平 peace 安 peace 和 harmony 心 heart 信 belief 新 new 興 flourish, prosper 高興 happy 性 sex 幸 lucky 忠 honest, 敬 respect 永 eternal 永遠 forever 家 home 父 father 母 mother 友 friend 友誼 friendship 火 fire 水 water 土 earth 木 wood 金 metal/gold 玉 jade 雨 rain 風 wind 福 fortune 壽 long life 男 male 女 female 龍 dragon 鳳 phoenix 仁 benevolence 義 righteousness 禪 Zen 月 moon 日 sun 陰 Yin 陽 Yang 明 bright 光 light, radiance, glory 道 Tao 大 great 太 supreme 笑 laugh, smile 孝 filial piety, dutifulness 力 power, strength 禮 rites, correct behaviour 極 extreme. utmost 吉 auspicious 樂 happy; music 音樂 music 變 change 花 flower 中 middle; China 茶 tea 劍 sword 昌 glorious, prosperous 清 clear, pure 正 correct, upright 成 change, become 星 star 強 strong 皇帝 emperor 酷 cool 巧 clever, skilled 錢 money 知 to know 智 knowledge 加油 Go! 蘴 abundant 舞 dance 武 martial, warlike 氣 qi, energy 關係 connection 勇 brave 雷 thunder 熱 hot 冷 cold 冰 ice 兵 soldier 石 stone 失 lose 酒 wine, alcohol
£13.49
Tuva Publishing Hand Lettering: Step by Step Guide to Beautiful
Book SynopsisKatja Haas introduces the art of beautiful writing, presenting the different types of lettering, materials, all the basic principles and practical tips and tricks for your own designs. Templates for special occasions, practical exercises and ideas for decorative designs and slogans turn this instruction book into a creative treasure trove. Hand lettering gives you a little time for relaxation with pen and paper. So grab your pens and start lettering!
£8.96
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Calm Calligraphy
Book SynopsisDiscover the healing and relaxing power inherent in calligraphic handwriting and the Medieval art of copying with this beautifully designed activity book that includes interactive sections filled with inspirational words and sentences to carefully mimic, each created by calligraphy master Màlleus.Navigating a nonstop interconnected digital world leaves most of us frazzled and exhausted. One of the most enjoyable ways of learning to slow down is calligraphy and the art of copying. Many studies show that writing nicely and carefully can be therapeutic like meditation—repeating certain graphic signs and reciting a mantra have a similar effect. In fact, the art of copying is a kind of meditation: it improves concentration, provides a sense of order, and channels impatience and restlessness—helping to alleviate stress and quiet anxiety. The tactile nature of writing—putting fingers to pen to paper—makes our thoughts tangible and concrete. Tapping into
£14.39
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 *
£15.30
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Gift of Calligraphy The
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£16.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Lettering for Architects and Designers
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this bestselling text incorporates a new section showing students how to locate and choose lettering for different kinds of projects. Coverage includes lettering styles commonly used on a wide range of presentations.Table of ContentsSmall-Scale Letters. Lowercase Letters in Pencil. Block Letters in Ink. Roman Alphabet in Ink. Italic Alphabet in Ink. Humanist Bookhand Alphabet in Ink. Alphabet Variation in Ink. Numerals in Ink. Pen Types. Large-Scale Letters. Title Blocks. Presentation Sheets. Steel Brushes. Letter Enhancement. Numerals. Reversed Values. Felt Tipped Markers. Examples From Architecture Offices. Index. About the Author.
£49.35
The University of Michigan Press Brushed in Light
Book SynopsisThe brushed word in films and film cultures of Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and PRC
£44.12
Dover Publications Inc. The Universal Penman Lettering Calligraphy
Book Synopsis"An essential part of any art library, and a book of permanent value not affected by seasonal styles." â American Artist. Bickham's famous treasury of English roundhand calligraphy from 1740.
£17.54
Dover Publications Inc. Treasury of Authentic Art Nouveau Alphabets
Book SynopsisLargest collection of Art Nouveau type: 137 alphabets (U & lc); 23 upper-case fonts; 33 sets decorative initials; 1951 monograms; 146 signets; more.
£13.04
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
Dover Publications Inc. Stencil Alphabets Lettering Calligraphy
Book SynopsisThis attractive collection of royalty-free lettering for commercial artists features 100 complete upper-case stencil alphabets â many with lower-cases, numerals, and punctuation marks. Includes such classics as Ancient, the whimsical Ragtime, and more.
£10.99
Dover Publications Inc. The Art of HandLettering
Book SynopsisA thorough, practical guide to hand lettering, this volume provides readers with step-by-step instructions that lead from beginning to advanced skills. Both pen and brush lettering are covered in a detailed analysis of roman majuscule and minuscule characters. Scores of examples illustrate chapters on italic, gothic, script, and block styles of lettering. Valuable for the student, the lecturer [and] the designer. — School Arts.
£11.87
Dover Publications Inc. Sauerborn A Introduction to Hand Lettering with
Book SynopsisAdd a personal, customized touch to correspondence, journals, and other communications with this treasure trove of easy-to-trace templates for alphabets, numbers, and hundreds of ribbons, wreaths, corner designs, and other ornaments.
£13.04
Thames & Hudson Ltd Calligraphy Lettering
Book SynopsisIntroduces a range of inspiring calligraphy and lettering practices from around the world and practical projects suited to anyone inspired to try their hand at this rewarding, meditative activity.Trade Review'Will give you an appreciation of all letterforms' - Wedding IdeasTable of ContentsCalligraphy & lettering today, Denise Lach • Tools & materials • Getting started • Skeleton letterforms • Making a layout • Making a finished piece • CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY: Roman capitals • Foundational hand • Gothic script • Italic script • CAPITALS & INITIALS: Decorated letters • Illuminated letters • Embossing & debossing • Monograms • DECORATION & DISPLAY: Pen flourishes • Chalkboard lettering • Vintage sign writing • Painted lettering • Everyday penmanship • BEYOND WESTERN CALLIGRAPHY: Japanese calligraphy • Zoomorphic calligraphy • Glossary; About the makers; Index; Picture credits & acknowledgments
£17.99
University of California Press Brushes with Power Modern Politics and the
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£52.20
£42.14
Bloomin Books The Art and Craft of Hand Lettering Techniques
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£23.75
Princeton University Press Art as History
Book SynopsisProvides an anthology and summation of the work of one of the world's leading historians of Chinese painting and calligraphy. This book gives a sweeping tour through the history of Chinese painting and calligraphy as it offers and revised views on a broad range of important subjects.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2015 "Fong is perhaps the preeminent scholar of Chinese art history integrated with a Western art historical perspective... This work is, in many ways, his comprehensive summation of over 50 years of work... The book is absolutely essential to any library that has a section devoted to the art of China. The book is also wonderfully designed and made."--ChoiceTable of ContentsList of Illustrations vii Chronology of China xxi Foreword and Acknowledgements xxiii Calligraphy, Sculpture, and Paiting are One, But Sometimes Two or Three Jerome Silbergeld 1 1 Calligraphy and Painting as One 19 2 Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions Scroll 57 3 The Han-Tang Miracle at Dunhuang 109 4 Two Dong Yuans: Dual Paradigms of Naturalism and Calligraphic Expression 179 5 Sacred and Humanistic: Five Hundred Luohans at Daitokuji 215 6 Deconstructing Founding Paradigms: Landscape Painting after Mastering Representation 271 7 Wang Hui's Great Synthesis and Shitao's No-Method 319 8 Art and History: Zhang Daqian, In and Out of the Twentieth Century 383 Bibliography 425 Index-Glossary 451 Image Credits 478
£80.75
Gill Celtic Calligraphy
Book SynopsisTaking inspiration from early manuscripts, Vivien Lunniss illustrates how to create beautiful letter forms and how to apply rich glowing decoration.The basic principles are covered in detail, with simple projects and over 35 step-by-step photographs to help develop confidence and skills.
£9.49
The Crowood Press Colourful Modern Calligraphy
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£13.49
Ebury Publishing Nib Ink
Book SynopsisThe original, authentic and bestselling guide to modern calligraphy from Chiara Perano, founder of the pioneering and unparalleled calligraphy studio Lamplighter London. Play with type, get creative with letterforms and fall in love with handwriting again. Taking you letter by letter through the modern calligraphy basics, Nib + Ink includes The four essential pieces of equipment and how to use themMark making drills and shapes A modern calligraphy alphabet with a variation of styles to practise withGuidance on joining letters, spacing and pacingHow to create flourishes, finishes and decoration Simple projects from chalkboards and framed quotes to setting an envelopeStationery ideas for weddings, parties and table settingsTroubleshooting tips, FAQs, stockists and resources With this beautiful and immersive workbook and journal, discover exciting, creative and interesting ways to personalise your stationery, add a flouris
£12.59
Anness Publishing Mastering the Art of Calligraphy
Book SynopsisThis expertly presented new book covers all the necessary aspects of the art of beautiful writing: setting out the essential tools needed to begin, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of alphabet templates from which to work.
£15.90
Anness Publishing Calligraphy Techniques An Essential Beginners
Book SynopsisThis illustrated guide to the craft shows how the beginner should set about acquiring the necessary skills to become a proficient calligrapher.
£11.69
Health Communications Hand Lettering In The Whimsical Woodland A
Book SynopsisNature-Inspired Projects, Prompts, and Drawing Ideas. Hand Lettering in the Whimsical Woodlands provides a wealth of fun and unique do-it-yourself craft ideas.
£12.99
Workman Publishing The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering
Book SynopsisSay it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to vintage circus. Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! The book is also a practice space, with three foldout chalkboardsthe inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.Trade Review“We’ve all had handwriting envy before, but Valerie McKeehan teaches us how to up our decorative doodle skills in her chalk lettering book. Follow the steps and your letters will be swooping, swashing, and stroking in no time!” –Justine “In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally)…” –Sweet Paul
£15.29
Running Press By Hand
Book SynopsisLearn the art of modern hand lettering, and create adorable banners, with By Hand: A Modern Lettering Kit!This kit includes:* Miniature watercolor brush.* Two pots of watercolor paint.* 10 miniature banner sheets, with holes for hanging.* 20 printed, instructional art paper cards.* 10 blank art paper cards.* White string for banners.* 32-page miniature book.
£8.47
Running Press,U.S. By Hand
Book SynopsisBy Hand brings a personal, intimate approach to the world of hand lettering, with the loose, brush styles of letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo, airy photography, and a range of projects, including stationery, decor, and entertaining.
£17.09
Peterson's Guides,U.S. The Bible of Illuminated Letters A Treasury of
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£23.56
Schiffer Publishing Ltd TODAYS TOP STATIONERY ARTISTS Schiffer Book
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 100 New York Calligraphers
Book SynopsisEncompassing a wide range of calligraphy in many languages and hands, or styles, this book presents a visual treasury of works by 100 contemporary scribes, all of whom were either born in New York or studied or worked in the city. From English and its related Romance languages to a wide range of Asian and Middle Eastern alphabets and nonalphabetic characters, the more than 550 examples of beautiful writing create a rich visual smorgasbord. Traditional uses of hand-lettered calligraphy are shown, including event invitations and envelopes, certificates and awards, and quotes and sayings framed as artwork. The examples also include contemporary applications and nontraditional forms such as graffiti and experimental calligraphy that is not formed from readable characters. All are hand-wrought and human-made, using pointed or broad-edged pens, whether quill or steel, or a brush or other simple tool.
£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd An Introduction to Calligraphy
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Painted Word
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£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lovely Lettering Kit
Book SynopsisLearn to hand-letter your own inspirational artwork with this beautiful lettering kit that includes everything you need to get started: project book, sketchbook, drawing pencil, and fine-line markers. The Lovely Lettering Kit includes drawing tips, lettering techniques, and step-by-step projects to help you create your own meaningful, hand-lettered artwork and illustrations, from floral and nature motifs to illustrated maps and creative prompts. This all-inclusive hand-lettering kit comes with: 64-page project book: Featuring basic hand-lettering and drawing techniques, as well as step-by-step projects and inspirational prompts to get you started. 32-page sketchbook: Practice what you’ve learned inside the sketchbook. Drawing pencil: Create your own drawings and hand-lettered artwork. 10 fine-line markers: Add color to bring your artwork to life!
£13.49
Random House USA Inc DIY Type 50 Typographic Stencils for Decorating
Book SynopsisDana Tanamachi, the Brooklyn-based typographer whose exquisite hand-lettered murals fueled a chalk-writing trend, offers 3 sets of alphabet stencils for all-purpose craft projects.Inspired by the contemporary aesthetic of rendering type by hand, celebrated designer Dana Tanamachi shares 3 sets of alphabet stencils (two large (9cm x 15cm) and 1 small (7cm x 5cm), all upper case) to create wall compositions, monogram t-shirts and jackets, personalize journals and school supplies, embroider pillows, and host parties filled with customized cakes and banners. With beautiful photographs and simple tutorials, you’ll find endless ways to decorate with type and joy in discovering the happy imperfections unique to your own application.
£20.00
Tuttle Publishing A Complete Guide to Chinese Brush Painting
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Considered a meditative discipline to train the body, this artistic style has been used for thousands of years. This book teaches beginners step by step to paint with black watercolor or ink on white paper, working through 35 projects that include bamboo stalks, a pine tree, and a waterfall." --Litchfield Independent Review
£14.44
Stackpole Books Freehand Lettering Guidebook
Book SynopsisWith the 67 fonts in this book, you’ll have inspiration at your fingertips. Learn the tools, materials, and techniques for success. Clear steps show you how to make each font. Then learn how to set your type, creating letters of the same size, spaced evenly, and in the space allotted.
£17.09
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
Watson-Guptill Publications Calligraphy A Comprehensive Course A Course in
Book SynopsisFor anyone who’s ever been wowed by the writing on a wedding invitation rather than the reception...for anyone who’s ever studied the calligraphy on a wine list rather than the chianti...this is the ideal book! It’s a comprehensive calligraphy course between covers, taught by a distinguished calligrapher. From ninth-century Uncial to fifteenth-century Gothic to nineteenth-century Script, the book explains the development of the major “hands” and shows how to master the basics. Topics include supplies, strokes, pen angles, spacing, design and layout, italic lettering, Carolingian lettering, foundational lettering, plus much, much more. Therapeutic and rewarding, calligraphy is popular both as an art form and a form of relaxation—and here’s the perfect no-fuss, no-muss starter course!
£15.29
Rowman & Littlefield Fundamentals of Document Examination
Book SynopsisTo find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
£99.90
Rowman & Littlefield Introduction to Handwriting Examination and
Book SynopsisTo find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
£50.35
