The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
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Book Overview
A beautiful introduction to a popular art. Thanks to the guidance of an experienced calligraphy teacher, anyone can add a touch of elegance to invitations, handwritten poems, and a variety of surfaces. Annie Cicale provides a complete, easy-to-follow course in the art of beautiful writing and an attractive resource filled with breathtaking images. She'll guide your pen as you master broad pen alphabets, including classic uncial, Roman and italic caps, as well as playful invented styles with added variations. Copy a historical letter technique, and understand the basics of layout, design, texture, and color. Seventeen projects include a traditional certificate with decorative contrasts and flourishes; journals and scrapbooks; and even a colorful silk-screened pillow.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1579904033
ISBN13:9781579904036
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Lark Books (NC)
Length:192 Pages
Weight:2.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 10.3" x 10.3"
Customer Reviews
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Love it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I have at least half a dozen calligraphy books, and this is the one I turn to when I want inspiration and the only one I would rate 5 stars. It's not my first calligraphy book, so I can't say whether it's a good standalone intro, but it should definitely be in the first 3 for a budding calligrapher. The information is solid and varied, I was delighted to see a discussion on layout, as well as some more exotic tools like ruling pens.
Calligraphy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is an excellent book on calligraphy with a lot of great ideas, tips and tons of pictures.
Awesome Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I love this book! What a great resource for all skill levels of calligraphers!
Great book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is not just a "how to" book on calligraphy but a how to employ lettering into artwork. Especially helpful was the drafting diagram on page layout. My work looks much more balanced now. Anything that has worked for centuries has to have something to it!!
Very inspirational!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is awesome! I've been doing calligraphy for over 20 years and own nearly 50 books about calligraphy and i must say, this one is the best EVER. It is so inspirational. Before i bought it, i started taking notes and scanning so many pages that i realized i HAD to buy it because there is so much information and inspiration on each and every single page. I think this is probably the only callig. book i've ever actually read throroughly, from cover to cover -- literally! I read each page (not just skimmed over, as i have with others), but actually read and took notes on. I was so inspired by this book that i couldn't wait to get started on my own projects. thank you, Annie Cicale, for creating this wonderful masterpiece!!!
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