Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings -- and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and connect. This volume showcases what calligraphy has grown to be in the 21st century, featuring 101 artists from the worlds of graffiti, tattooing, graphic design, painting, illustration, poster art, comics, and more. Their different mediums, styles, and languages, including imaginary ones, show the endless potential and inspiration of turning letters into art. Each artist featured has a brief bio explaining their background and inspirations, examples of their artwork, and an original alphabet. The artists, from 20 countries, share alphabets in vibrant colour and black-and-white, in clarity and in chaos, in pencil on paper and paint on walls. In our digital age, where screens and keyboards have taken over, this ancient art still thrives.

About the Author
Frederic Claquin is an author, producer, and independent publisher. He has produced and edited over 30 art books focusing on contemporary graphic arts. In addition to founding Public Domain and ARTtitude, an international art collective and publishing agency, he is the coauthor of the Tattooisme collection.


Book Information
ISBN 9780764364150
Author Frederic Claquin
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1406g