The Handcrafted Letter

by Diane Maurer-Mathison

Book Overview

Handwritten correspondence is coming back into vogue. Letter writing allows us to slow down and consider our thoughts fully before we commit them to paper. And there is something intimate about a hand-written letter that e-mails, typed letters, and even phone calls can't replace. Sending a hand-written letter is like sending a small part of yourself. Such a letter is more than just a means of communication, it's a gift - and sometimes a legacy. By...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580173608
• ISBN13: 9781580173605
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Storey Books
• Length: 105 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A beautiful and inspiring book

This book is beautiful and inspiring, encouraging the reader to think about the entire letter writing and reading experience. It doesn't spend much time on the writing of a letter or its contents but rather explores some of the wonderful ways a letter can be presented: hand made greeting cards, hand decorated stationery, and the like. I recommend it for someone who already enjoys writing letters but would like to add a little fun.

Makes letter writing fun!

I found this book really inspired me to want to write letters. The addition of the crafty materials and enclosures was just what I needed to get me to write. This book combined with "The Art of the Handwritten Note" is a must for everyone.

A beautyful present for letter-lovers

In the age of the internet, there are certainly still people around you who love the art of writing on real paper with real ink. Even if you think they should have been born during the 18th century, they might deserve this beautiful and inspiring book as a present. You might even want to receive one of their letters in the end...

The lost art of producing a beautifully-written letter

Handcrafted Letter is a very different blend of crafts and practicality. It is a guide which restores the lost art of producing a beautifully-written letter using paper art and fine penmanship. Examples, tips, and over a dozen creative projects include photos and step-by-step instructions for producing memorable letters.