- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (Dec 31 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0806939877
- ISBN-13: 978-0806939872
- Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 25.9 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,627,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Technical exercises are given for six calligraphic styles....Sections describing spacing, layout, and margins introduce 15 projects for various levels of creative abilities.”—Library Journal. “Exceptionally well written, clearly illustrated and astonishingly helpful.”—Art Times.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
o.k,
By A Customer
This review is from: Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)
I got this book for Christmas and I thought it would be step by step but it isnt that much, I would definetly recomend it for someone older.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good basics,
This review is from: Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)
This primer is a nice introduction to some of the more basic calligraphy and lettering techniques. Hufton's emphasis is on good form, good practice techniques and understanding the underlying basics of letterforms, rather than just focusing on copying the strokes right. At the same time, the numerous illustrations and diagrams make it easy to move through. The illustrations of incorrect letters are especially helpful. The wide format of the book is nice as it stays open fairly easily (it would have been even better if it had been spiral bound.)Her alphabets tend to be on the looser, more casual side, almost humorous. Many of them reminded me of lettering for signage. But taking cues from her helped me to make my own style a little less uptight. The section on projects is good for showing the creative process, especially for showing that you don't have to get it perfect the first time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good basics,
By A. Cinque Hicks - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)
This primer is a nice introduction to some of the more basic calligraphy and lettering techniques. Hufton's emphasis is on good form, good practice techniques and understanding the underlying basics of letterforms, rather than just focusing on copying the strokes right. At the same time, the numerous illustrations and diagrams make it easy to move through. The illustrations of incorrect letters are especially helpful. The wide format of the book is nice as it stays open fairly easily (it would have been even better if it had been spiral bound.)Her alphabets tend to be on the looser, more casual side, almost humorous. Many of them reminded me of lettering for signage. But taking cues from her helped me to make my own style a little less uptight. The section on projects is good for showing the creative process, especially for showing that you don't have to get it perfect the first time.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very beautiful book,
By Amelie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)
This book is awesome!
Very well explained steb-by-step projects, many good ideas. Highly recommended! 3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
o.k,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)
I got this book for Christmas and I thought it would be step by step but it isnt that much, I would definetly recomend it for someone older.
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