The Calligrapher's Companion: complete reference to over 100 alphabets, plus a skill-building workbook

by Mary Noble, Annie Moring, Janet Mehigan

Book Overview

A comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of the popular art of calligraphy. Section One shows how to assemble a basic kit of materials, analyzes basic letterforms and demonstrates how to put... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760725268
• ISBN13: 9780760725269
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A solid introduction to fundamental letter forms

This two-volume set is one of the most user-friendly calligraphy books available. It contains a good reference volume, with plenty of rich details about the history and function of various hands, and also contains a useful workbook to help guide the student towards mastery of various letterforms. The art of calligraphy is one with long history and great usefulness. If only more books made the practice more accessible. This two-volume set is one of the most user-friendly calligraphy books available. It contains a good reference volume, with plenty of rich details about the history and function of various hands, and also contains a useful workbook to help guide the student towards mastery of various letterforms. The art of calligraphy is one with long history and great usefulness. If only more books made the practice more accessible. A valuable introduction.