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Learn Calligraphy : The Complete Book of Lettering and Design by Margaret Shepherd (2001, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-100767907329
ISBN-139780767907323
eBay Product ID (ePID)1829084
Product Key Features
Book TitleLearn Calligraphy : the Complete Book of Lettering and Design
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / Pen & Ink Drawing, Techniques / Calligraphy, Graphic Arts / Typography
Publication Year2001
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art
AuthorMargaret Shepherd
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-053016
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal745.6/1
SynopsisIn an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality., In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will- . Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. . Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. . Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. . Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. . Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. - Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality., In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: - Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. - Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. - Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. - Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. - Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.
LC Classification NumberNK3620.S48 2001
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- 13 Aug, 2022
At least it is cheap
It's an okay book for beginners, mainly due to price. It doesn't really show all the stoke sequences and the styles are kind of lame. I mean it will get you started but probably not hook you in. I bought on a whim because I misplaced the book I was using during a move and was wanting to get back into it and this book just doesn't grab my attention. You can't beat the price though so it does have that going for it but I would definitely recommend a different book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Nov, 2022
Another Excellent Calligraphy Book
I followed the author for years, saving her blog of lettering. I love that I found her book. Another essential book for calligraphers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2019
Excellent title for content..
Beautifully illustrated book with easy to see and easy to practice examples...well worth the price. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Apr, 2021
Very interesting book
Im learned a few new things with this book very straightforward with good information can go wrong for it's price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Oct, 2020
Good value.
My copy arrived in good shape. Looks like new.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jun, 2021
Good book
Good book but hard to followVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2024
Always wanted to learn caligraphy good book so far
Always wanted to learn caligraphy good book so farVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Apr, 2024
Great buy!
Very helpful with with wonderful patterns!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2018
Good!
Good!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
