A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels.

About the Author
David Harris is an internationally recognised calligrapher who worked at several London design studios and advertising agencies before establishing his own design group. Subsequently, he took a teaching post at Exeter College of Art and Design, teaching lettering and calligraphy. He is the author of other books on the art of lettering and calligraphy.


Book Information
ISBN 9781912217694
Author David Harris
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Herbert Press Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 680g