The Ultimate Guide to Essential Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Calligraphers From ancient to modern times, the art of calligraphy has brought the written word to life, beautifying folklore, letters, poetry, and more. Embark on a journey through time, as the book examines the history of writing and its transformations. Between these pages, you’ll find: · A detailed guide to materials, tools, and setting up your own workspace, as well as a troubleshooting section. · An Alphabet Workbook for practicing all the book’s letterforms, from Foundationals to Copperplate, alongside beautiful examples. · Clear demonstrations map out every type of line, stroke, and flourish you may encounter. · Easy to follow instructions for gilding, illuminating letters, mixing colors, flourishing, and creating ornate borders to frame your work. · A wealth of projects to put this ancient art to practical, modern day use, including wedding invitations, posters, letterhead, and more. · A comprehensive list of suppliers and calligraphers’ societies all over the country With something for everyone, Calligraphy Bible offers the tools you need to explore the limitless possibilities of calligraphy. Immerse yourself in this detailed, instructional resource, and, in no time, you’ll be flourishing, gilding, and writing like a calligraphy master!

This inspiring book expresses the freshness and authority of Scripture through calligraphy and offers powerfully rendered verses from Genesis to Revelation combined with wise and practical insights and prayers.

This is an essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. The book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. Its wiro binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from. There is also useful information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.

101 artists from around the world celebrate all calligraphy and lettering can be, through different styles, mediums, and languages. A fresh, modern take on calligraphy that goes beyond the traditional.

What happens when a world-renowned computer scientist applies scientific methodology to studying the Bible, writes about his findings, and has some of the world's best calligraphers illustrate the work? The result is 3:16 Bible Texts Illuminated, a treasure of profound biblical insight and enchanting calligraphy that will enlighten your mind, your eyes, and your spirit. Donald E. Knuth so loved the Bible that he dedicated five years of his life to creating this masterpiece. With it, you will learn about each 3:16 verse of the Bible, how it came to be written, and how it contributes to the wholeness of the Bible. -- Publisher

A modern tale of sexual mores and city life, Edward Docx's debut is a witty novel of spurned lovers, elaborately planned seduction, plotted revenge, and surprising secrets.