David Harris

Both hobbyists and students of design will value this easy-to-use self-teaching book. Each of its 100 sections shows a complete A-to-Z calligraphy alphabet, with lessons on correct pen strokes and advice on avoiding errors. Beginners will find sound basic instruction, while experienced calligraphers can extend their repertoire with letter styles that range from classic Roman to clean and elegant contemporary styles. In addition to analysis of each alphabet's features, the book's detailed instruction provides information on Tools and materials Layout basics Numerals and punctuation Illumination and ornamentation Tips for the left-handed calligrapher . . . and more. Readers will also find examples by master calligraphers from past eras. This book's spiral binding ensures that pages lay flat when opened, allowing calligraphers to study and copy each pen stroke with ease. The Calligrapher's Bible is printed in color and features more than 350 illustrations.

Esta completa guía para el arte de la caligrafía es un gran libro de referencia, y el más fácil de usar para cualquier persona que desee crear bellas escrituras caligráficas. 100 preciosas letras primorosamente realizadas muestran todos los rasgos de la pluma paso a paso y las estructuras comunes de cada grupo. Los puntos destacados dentro de cada letra aseguran una representación correcta de todos los caracteres. En una extensa sección preparatoria se detallan las herramientas, materiales y técnicas básicas. Tanto los calígrafos principiantes como los expertos podrán ampliar su repertorio con facilidad, aprendiendo nuevas letras sin esfuerzo y perfeccionando su arte.

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. This is an essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. Its wiro binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from.100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands show step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures and points of interest within each hand ensure correct representation of the characters.An extensive preparatory section details tools, materials and basic techniques so that beginners and experienced calligraphers alike will be able to extend their repertoire with ease, effortlessly learning new hands and refining their art.