The calligrapher's bible 100 complete alphabets and how to draw them

David Harris, 1929 December 8-

Book - 2003

This comprehensive guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to-use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms.

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Published
Hauppauge, NY : Barron's 2003.
Language
English
Main Author
David Harris, 1929 December 8- (-)
Other Authors
Mary Noble, 1948- (-), Janet Mehigan, 1943-
Edition
1st ed
Item Description
"A Quarto book"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
ISBN
9780764156151
  • Introduction
  • Preparation
  • Tools and materials
  • Preparing to write
  • Layout basics
  • The Hands
  • The hands selector
  • Roman
  • Post Roman
  • Insular
  • Gothic
  • Renaissance
  • Baroque
  • Modern
  • Illumination and Ornamentation
  • Decorating with gold
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Credits