Review by Booklist Review
Practice, practice, practice. As with any skill, that's the key to becoming proficient at calligraphy, an ancient art that is rapidly disappearing as computers create fancy script with the click of a keystroke. Cicale, who holds degrees in graphic design and printmaking, guides beginners in developing lettering skills, and then explains how to apply what they have learned to projects that enrich and beautify everyday life-- from decorating maps and lettering invitations and mailboxes to creating gorgeous wall hangings. Most of the book is devoted to instructional details, and Cicale is meticulous as she describes the calligrapher's basic tools and discusses techniques, first considering Roman capitals, and later explaining formation of elegant manuscript letters and contemporary adaptations. The rich explanatory text is printed in inconveniently small type, but the lettering examples are large and plentiful, and Cicale's measured approach will encourage calligraphy novices (especially those with some art background), as will the exquisite design of the book itself. --Stephanie Zvirin Copyright 2004 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
This is a very elegant and beautifully illustrated guide to calligraphy, or the hand lettering of documents and craft projects. Cicale, a teacher of graphic design, presents what is essentially a course in lettering with historical examples, explanations of tools and techniques, and practice exercises. Step-by-step projects include greeting cards, maps, and T-shirts. There is a strong emphasis on design and layout throughout. An excellent selection for academic or public library art collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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