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Introduces 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.

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'Will give you an appreciation of all letterforms' - Wedding Ideas

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Calligraphy & 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

Calligraphy Lettering

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 25 April 2019
      ISBN-13 9780500294307
      978-0500294307
      ISBN-10 0500294305

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introduces 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 Ideas

      Table of Contents
      Calligraphy & 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

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