Margaret Morgan

In an age obsessed with e-mail and computers, many of us have forgotten the beauty of hand-lettering. This book, designed and photographed in the elegant style of the Handmade series, is for anyone who is interested in calligraphy and contains inspiration and practical advice on creating a number of stylish and highly individual pieces. Beginning with a brief history of the art, Calligraphy - A Guide to Hand-lettering examines the letterforms that we are familiar with today while a series of alphabets describes the characteristics of various styles. A section on materials, tools and techniques provides all the information needed to work on the projects that follow. These include letterheads, greetings cards and invitations, as well as decorative pieces using gilding techniques - perfect as keepsakes or gifts. Offering guidance and inspiration to beginners and experienced calligraphers alike, this beautifully designed and illustrated book provides practical advice as well as a fresh and exciting approach to this traditional art

La Biblia de las letras iluminadas presenta instrucciones paso a paso para recrear alfabetos iluminados de seis periodos históricos, entre los que se incluyen el celta, el gótico y el románico. A los diagramas para la creación de letras mayúsculas y minúsculas acompañan algunas ideas para las orlas y los ornamentos, además de instrucciones exhaustivas para el dorado. En cada sesión se exploran también diferentes formas para adaptar las letras iluminadas con el fin de crear un estilo realmente personal. Además, una galería de ejemplos modernos sirve de fuente de inspiración para la creatividad del lector.