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The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects

The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects

The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East,
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The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects Spiral - 2006

by Ralph Cleminson (Editor)

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Firefly Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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  • Title The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects
  • Author Ralph Cleminson (Editor)
  • Binding Spiral
  • Edition 1st Printing
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Firefly Books, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
  • Publication date October 5, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # D10P-00051
  • ISBN 9781554071791 / 1554071798
  • Weight 2.56 lbs (1.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.96 x 8.88 x 0.9 in (27.84 x 22.56 x 2.29 cm)
  • Category Art & Art Instruction
  • Library of Congress subjects Calligraphy - Technique
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006287490
  • Dewey Decimal Code 745.61

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From the publisher

The most comprehensive guide to learning the art of calligraphy.

This step-by-step handbook to the ancient art of beautiful lettering includes the key scripts of the world: Europe's major Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.

Each of the 14 script-technique sections contains a wealth of information and instruction, including:

  • Letter anatomy
  • Pen techniques and control
  • Pens, brushes and nibs
  • Stroke sequences
  • Paper and other media
  • Left-handed techniques
  • Inks, paints and metallics
  • Common mistakes and problem-solving tips.

There are 50 authentic projects such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a "hope, love and joy" talisman in Chinese.

Whether for learning this ancient skill or for crafting personalized cards and gifts, this book celebrates the sage advice of calligraphers worldwide: "The joy of calligraphy lies in its practical aspect."

About the author

Ralph Cleminson is Professor of Slavonic Studies at the University of Portsmouth in England and Visiting Professor at the Central European University in Budapest. He is a specialist in medieval manuscripts and early-printed books, with a particular interest in development of writing systems.

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