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Script and Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting
Script and Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting
by Kitty Burns Florey
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Steeped in the Palmer Method of Handwriting she learned in Catholic school, Kitty Burns Florey is a self-confessed “penmanship nut” who loves the act of taking pen to paper. So when she discovered that schools today forego handwriting drills... (read more)

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The Zen Art Book: The Art of Enlightenment
The Zen Art Book: The Art of Enlightenment
by John Daido Loori
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When a Zen master puts brush to paper, the resulting image is an expression of the quality of his or her mind. It is thus a teaching,  intended to compassionately stop us in our tracks and to compel us to consider ultimate truth. Here, forty... (read more)

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Handwriting Analysis : Putting It To Work for You (94 Edition)
Handwriting Analysis : Putting It To Work for You (94 Edition)
by Andrea Mcnichol
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Having sold over 120,000 copies, Handwriting Analysis has been revised and expanded to include a new chapter on analyzing doodles.... (read more)

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Mla's Line By Line : How To Improve Your Own Writing (85 Edition)
Mla's Line By Line : How To Improve Your Own Writing (85 Edition)
by Claire Kehrwald Cook
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Remarkably accessible and a pleasure to read, Line by Line reveals the techniques used by professional editors to detect and revise flawed prose. Writers learn to catch their errors and to apply practical revision strategies that can be adapted to any... (read more)

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Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting (78 Edition)
Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting (78 Edition)
by Lloyd J. Reynolds
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Far and away the most popular, most authoritative book in the field, this little volume takes the reader through every stage in the study of Italic handwriting and calligraphy. Separate sections on Roman capitals as well as page and book design make this... (read more)

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Calligraphy: A Complete Drawing Kit for Beginners with Other and Pens/Pencils
Calligraphy: A Complete Drawing Kit for Beginners with Other and Pens/Pencils
by Walter Foster Publishing
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'Learn the beautiful art of calligraphy with this convenient, comprehensive lettering kit. Acclaimed calligraphers Arthur Newhall and Eugene Metcalf walk you through the lessons, offering easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for each new style... (read more)

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The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering: Master Techniques for Traditional and Contemporary Handwritten Fonts (Collector's)
The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering: Master Techniques for Traditional and Contemporary Handwritten Fonts (Collector's)
by Cari Ferraro
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In a world saturated by computer-generated fonts, more and more artists and crafters are turning to the organic art of hand lettering. The Art of Calligraphy and Lettering offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets... (read more)

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Logo, Font & Lettering Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Design, Construction and Usage of Alphabets and Symbols
Logo, Font & Lettering Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Design, Construction and Usage of Alphabets and Symbols
by Leslie Cabarga
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Put the power to design logos and type in your own hands Why be a designer who must rely upon preexisting typefaces and clip art when you can become the kind of designer who creates logos, fonts and lettering of your own? Leslie Cabarga, author of the... (read more)

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Brush Meditation: A Japanese Way to Mind & Body Harmony
Brush Meditation: A Japanese Way to Mind & Body Harmony
by H E Davey
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Based on traditional Japanese shodo, "the Way of Calligraphy," Brush Meditation introduces beginners and non-artists alike to working with brush and ink as a form of "moving meditation." By showing you how the most elemental brush strokes reveal your... (read more)

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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques
by Diana Hardy Wilson
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Indispensable for aspiring calligraphers of any level, this sourcebook features a comprehensive, step-by-step, visual analysis of all major calligraphic techniques, from foundational hand and uncials to gothic, italic, and copperplate. Not a standard... (read more)

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Treasury of Authentic Art Nouveau Alphabets, Decorative Initials, Monograms, Fra (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Treasury of Authentic Art Nouveau Alphabets, Decorative Initials, Monograms, Fra (Dover Pictorial Archives)
by Ludwig Petzendorfer
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Rare, versatile, copyright-free volume offers the largest, finest collection of Art Nouveau typographic material: 137 complete alphabets (U & lc); 23 upper-case fonts; 33 sets of decorative initials; 1951 monograms; 146 signet designs; 179... (read more)

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Illuminating the End of Time: The Getty Apocalypse Manuscript
Illuminating the End of Time: The Getty Apocalypse Manuscript
by Nigel J Morgan
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The visionary nature of the Apocalypse—the biblical book of Revelation—along with its detailed descriptions of the end of the world have long made it ideal for illustration. Illuminated texts of the Apocalypse were particularly popular in... (read more)

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Calligraphy Bible: A Complete Guide to More Than 100 Essential Projects and Techniques
Calligraphy Bible: A Complete Guide to More Than 100 Essential Projects and Techniques
by Emma Callery
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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... (read more)

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Calligraphy Studio: The Ultimate Introduction to the Art of Hand Lettering
Calligraphy Studio: The Ultimate Introduction to the Art of Hand Lettering
by Christopher Calderhead
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No fancy computer typeface can ever replace the subtle artistry and personalized expressiveness of calligraphic handwriting. And here's the proof: a beautifully designed, easy-to-understand guidebook that takes the reader from the basic pen-strokes of... (read more)

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Special Subjects: Lettering & Word Design: Learn to Master a Variety of Elegant, Funky, and Stylish Handwritten Alphabets (How to Draw and Paint)
Special Subjects: Lettering & Word Design: Learn to Master a Variety of Elegant, Funky, and Stylish Handwritten Alphabets (How to Draw and Paint)
by John Stevens
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Internationally acclaimed calligrapher John Stevens guides aspiring lettering artists through his process of creating beautiful and contemporary handwritten styles in this 32-page book. Following an introduction to writing instruments, inks, and papers,... (read more)

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Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering
Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering
by Maryanne Grebenstein
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For anyone whos ever been wowed by the writing on a wedding invitation rather than the reception...for anyone whos ever studied the calligraphy on a wine list rather than the chianti...this is the ideal book! Its a comprehensive calligraphy course... (read more)

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Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets from the Greatest Mind in Western Civilization
Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets from the Greatest Mind in Western Civilization
by Michael Tierno
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A Paperback Original. An insightful how-to guide for writing screenplays that uses Aristotle's great work as a guide. Long considered the bible for storytellers, Aristotle's Poetics is a fixture of college courses on everything from fiction writing to... (read more)

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Chinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting: Its History, Aesthetics, and Techniques
Chinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting: Its History, Aesthetics, and Techniques
by Da Wei Kwo
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Master artist, teacher and scholar traces historical development of techniques and styles from 14th century BC to present; analyzes aesthetic concepts, criteria, and schools associated with specific aesthetic qualities; and provides comprehensive, in... (read more)

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Writing and Script (Very Short Introductions)
Writing and Script (Very Short Introductions)
by Andrew Robinson
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Writing is the defining marker of civilization, without which there could be no records, no history, no books, no accumulation of knowledge. But when did this essential part of our lives begin? Why do we all write differently and how did writing evolve... (read more)

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Wonder, Image, and Cosmos in Medieval Islam
Wonder, Image, and Cosmos in Medieval Islam
by Persis Berlekamp
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This original book untangles fundamental confusions about historical relationships among Islam, representational images, and philosophy. Closely examining some of the most meaningful and best preserved premodern illustrated manuscripts of Islamic... (read more)

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