- Hardcover-spiral: 256 pages
- Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; Spi edition (Aug 15 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764161156
- ISBN-13: 978-0764161155
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 16.5 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 699 g
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#171,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #52 in Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Graphic Design > Calligraphy
- #53 in Books > Arts & Photography > Instructional & How-To > Calligraphy
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Presenting advice and instruction on a more basic level than found in most other calligraphy books, this brand-new title starts with fundamentals. It takes absolute beginners by the hand and walks them through 15 key alphabets. The author guides neophyte calligraphers stroke-by-stroke in the process of creating each elegant letter. Entry-level students of the art will quickly learn to create beautiful scripts for . . .
Greeting Cards Scrapbooks Party Invitations and Favors Wedding Announcements Menus Place Cards . . .
. . and literally every other item that requires a handsome, professional-looking script. Every page of this easy-to-follow manual is filled with step-by-step diagrams and photos, each having a detailed instructive caption. After readers master an alphabet, they can refer to the author's suggestions for adding an embellishment or two that makes the script truly their own. The book's final section shows how to add color and sparkle to a text by employing illumination techniques that are quick to learn and fun to do. Hundreds of illustrations.
. . and literally every other item that requires a handsome, professional-looking script. Every page of this easy-to-follow manual is filled with step-by-step diagrams and photos, each having a detailed instructive caption. After readers master an alphabet, they can refer to the author's suggestions for adding an embellishment or two that makes the script truly their own. The book's final section shows how to add color and sparkle to a text by employing illumination techniques that are quick to learn and fun to do. Hundreds of illustrations.
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Here's the only calligraphy book on the market that walks you through 14 key alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke.
This in-depth introduction for beginners presents core alphabets in styles to suit every occasion.
Each letter is analyzed in detail, enabling beginners to master the form. Includes step-by-step photo sequences showing the strokes of each letter, handwriting rhythm exercises, and hints and tips on spacing.
Advises on adding color and sparkle to text with quick-to-learn and fun-to-do illumination techniques.
Mary Noble spreads her enthusiasm for calligraphy by teaching, writing, and exhibiting her work. She is a Fellow of the U.K.-based Society of Scribes and Illuminators, and the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, of which she is a former chairperson. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy and Illuminated Letters and The Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy.
Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honored Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education courses. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy.
Here's the only calligraphy book on the market that walks you through 14 key alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke.
This in-depth introduction for beginners presents core alphabets in styles to suit every occasion.
Each letter is analyzed in detail, enabling beginners to master the form. Includes step-by-step photo sequences showing the strokes of each letter, handwriting rhythm exercises, and hints and tips on spacing.
Advises on adding color and sparkle to text with quick-to-learn and fun-to-do illumination techniques.
Mary Noble spreads her enthusiasm for calligraphy by teaching, writing, and exhibiting her work. She is a Fellow of the U.K.-based Society of Scribes and Illuminators, and the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society, of which she is a former chairperson. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy and Illuminated Letters and The Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy.
Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honored Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education courses. She is a co-author of The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy.
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One of the best calligraphy books for beginners!, Dec 28 2008
By Marie "ZQuilts" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners: The Easy Way to Learn Lettering and Illumination Techniques (Hardcover-spiral)
I consider this to be one of the best books for beginners. Lots of "how to's", lots of illustrations and wonderful calligraphic styles to learn. I especially appreciate spiral bound books. A must have book for any beginning calligraphy student!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Not for just the beginner - fantastic book, Mar 14 2011
By Lettering4U - Published on Amazon.com
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This book is, by far, the best book termed for beginners. Written by two outstanding artists in the calligraphy world, it gives outstanding instruction and examples. The reason I purchased this book, after getting it from the library, was because it has so much information packed in a small book and most significantly all the specific tips and interline spacing suggestions. I like that it's spiral bound and can stay open on my slanted table.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Love it!, Mar 15 2010
By E. Gradwell - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners: The Easy Way to Learn Lettering and Illumination Techniques (Hardcover-spiral)
I absolutely love this book! I am a beginner with Calligraphy and having so many alphabets available with the strokes for creating them is a real boon. I think having all the aphas in one place will help me to create my very own "style".
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