Calligraphy

Now back in print, "the ultimate book-lover's gift book" (Los Angeles Times) In 1561-62 the master calligrapher Georg Bocskay (died 1575), imperial secretary to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, created Mira calligraphiae monumenta (Model Book of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912740079Author Ivan CastroFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Korero PressPublisher Korero Press

The World's Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904597193Author Florentine MutherichFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Pindar PressPublisher Pindar PressWeight(grams) 1306g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789081709170Author Michael JacobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint UitgeverijPublisher UitgeverijWeight(grams) 252gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 12mm

- In addition to owning a scrapbook design shop, Mye De Leon is also the author of The Little Alphabet Book of Hand-Lettered Type and Wonderful World of Mandalas - Author has over 8000 Facebook followers and Instagram followers - Creative Lettering and...

Brush lettering--hand lettering with brush pens--and creating designs with watercolor paints guarantees you plenty of colorful creative fun! The combination of beautiful lettering with a colorful gloss and the delicacy of watercolors opens up a range of...

The perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering. Calligraphy is a fascinating art which doesn't require expensive equipment or much space. This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for...

The works of art carefully selected for this catalogue, which accompanies an exhibition at the prestigious Sam Fogg gallery in London, follow the impact of the introduction of paper into the Islamic world and its effect on both the quality and the scope...

Taking inspiration from early manuscripts, Vivien Lunniss illustrates how to create beautiful letter forms and how to apply rich glowing decoration. The basic principles are covered in detail, with simple projects and over 35 step-by-step...

You will find in this workbook lots of examples with plenty of space for you to write. You can learn the basics of hand lettering step by step and get started straight away. You will find a number of sayings, which you can use according to the motto...

A beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens.Learn brush lettering with this creative guide from calligrapher extraordinaire Rebecca Cahill Roots, aka Betty Etiquette. In this quirky and...

Make your words beautiful and unique, with these elegant hand-lettering styles. Professional hand-lettering artist Kate Forrester presents twenty-six of her most popular scripts in easy-to-follow exercises. Ranging from fluid calligraphic styles to...

The late-Ming official Hsieh Chao-che traveled widely, spending most of his career in the provinces. His Wu-tsa-tsu (Five miscellanies) is a priceless resource on Chinese thought and aesthetics in a period of profound political and social change...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781526201010Author Edward JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint D & B Books LimitedPublisher D & B Books Limited

This fully illustrated course book provides a comprehensive description of the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons. The work covers three...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788397066229Author Quillscribe MemoirsFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Quillscribe MemoirsPublisher Quillscribe MemoirsWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780905203911Author John WilliamsFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Harvey Miller PublishersPublisher Brepols N.V.Weight(grams) 1756g

How does mourning emerge to reshape Japanese visual culture? Textures of Mourning addresses this question by examining engrossing literary and visual portrayals of death and its aftermath from The Tale of Genji and its adaptations. Contending that the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788416972470Author Gina SerretFormat PaperbackImprint UranoPublisher UranoWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 239mm * 216mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782503509662Author SMEYERSFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Brepols N.V.Publisher Brepols N.V.Weight(grams) 4170g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789693516913Author Alam Gauhar Qalam KhurshidFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Sang-e-Meel PublicationsPublisher Sang-e-Meel PublicationsDimensions(mm)...

A companion to the prize-winning exhibition catalogue "Illuminating the Renaissance: The Triumph of Flemish Manuscript Painting in Europe", edited by Thomas Kren and Scot McKendrick (2003), this volume contains thirteen selected papers presented at the...

This is a study of the earliest and finest collated inscription in the history of Chinese calligraphy, the Ji Wang shengjiao xu (Preface to the Sacred Teaching Scriptures Translated by Xuanzang in Wang Xizhi's Collated Characters), which was...

George Henderson's work on English biblical illumination has thrown new light on the sources of some of the most celebrated Anglo-Saxon and Norman illustrated manuscripts and helped to place the astonishing creativity and skill of the artists who worked...

First published in 1935, this book was intended to provide westerners with a more definite and comprehensive understanding of Chinese Art and its achievements. Newly available opportunities to study authentic examples, such as the Royal Academy...

Kurt Weitzmann demonstrates that the postulated miniatures of the handbook that goes under the name of Apollodorus migrated into other texts, of which the commentary of Pseudo-Nonnus--attached to several homilies of Gregory of Nazianzus--and the...

Create a More Beautiful World with a Little Hand-Lettered Love! Messages from your own hand are an intimate and powerful means of expression and communication. Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin creating beautifully...

In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of...

Paint beautiful geometric, floral and animal designs. The trendy duo: watercolour & hand lettering. The trendy combination of sayings, light motifs, and elements in a watercolour look. This is a book of several blogger projects. The bloggers show their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646113866Author Amanda KammaradaFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 667gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

With 142 photos and these short, step-by-step lessons from a master Chinese calligrapher, you can enjoy the basics of the beautiful characters of Chinese. Begin by learning the history and traditions of this art form, and the techniques of using the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783721209983Author Monica DengoFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Niggli VerlagPublisher Niggli VerlagWeight(grams) 620g

The charming trend of "putting a word on it" continues to grow in popularity, and this step-by-step approach explores more than 48 techniques for enhancing your art. Create captivating work using simple methods with just a few paint colors. Talented...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612437934Author Schin LoongFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 408g

Hand letter your way to happiness with these 50 joyful projects that highlight uplifting quotes and provide a variety of techniques to learn and practice.Learn intricate designs and styles as you invite joy into your life with Hand Lettering for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087864150Author Fiona Albini JallingsFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

Sarah Style, the leading voice in metallic watercolour, brings you watercolour like you've never seen it before. Through 32 projects that are as gorgeous as they are accessible, you'll explore the dazzling beauty of capturing vibrant hues with paint...

Riding the wave of lettering enthusiasm that's only grown over the past year, this new workbook by a master artist with 170k Instagram followers will be 2018's go-to lettering book for instruction and inspiration. Chrystal Elizabeth's unique brush...

LETTERING & CALLIGRAPHY WINNER OF THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2023 Providing oodles of inspiration and hours of fun, this is the go-to book for fans of hand-lettering and calligraphy. Beginners can start right from the basics and follow step-by-step...