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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

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

Calligraphy Lettering

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    Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
    Publication Date: 25/04/2019
    ISBN13: 9780500294307, 978-0500294307
    ISBN10: 0500294305
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    Calligraphy and hand-lettering

    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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