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Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It by Marc Drogin Publisher Comments User-friendly instructions from an expert on recreating the 4 major medieval styles early medieval Roman rustic, early Uncial, Carolingian, and late medieval Gothic textura come to life with profiles of a figure from each era ... (read more) Your price: $9.95 New - Trade Paper
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A Free Press in FreeHand: The Spirit of American Blogging in the Handwritten Newspapers of John McLean Harrington 1858-1869 by Michael Ray Smith Publisher Comments This is the astonishing story of North Carolinian John McLean Harrington, a maverick journalist who before and during the Civil War handwrote up to a hundred copies of each issue of his own various newspapers. As cultural and military battle lines were... (read more) List Price $32.50 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Writing the Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Alphabet by Sarah K. Major Publisher Comments The busy teacher's handy tool, this 32-page booklet is packed with content. Includes: teaching tips for forming letters hand motions for each letter to help kinesthetic/ hands-on learners learn and remember activities for each letter tips for preventing... (read more) Your price: $9.99 New - Trade Paper
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Medieval Calligraphy by Marc Drogin Publisher Comments "Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist. Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Calligrapher's Garden by Hassan Massoudy Publisher Comments "Hassan Massoudy's calligraphies are arranged to loosely follow the seasons, beginning and ending with autumn: sombre, wintry hues at one end, brilliant tones full of vibrant reds at the other."Venetia Porter Hassan Massoudy's elegant calligraphy... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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D'Nealian Handwriting Cursive ABC Book by D'nealian Synopsis The perfect at-home reinforcement with fully-illustrated excerpts from children's literature, model letters, practice space, and the popular tear-out alphabet cards.... (read more) Your price: $11.50 New - Trade Paper
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Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy by Michael Knight Publisher Comments What defines a masterwork of calligraphy? Out of Character, a collaborative effort from leading Chinese and U.S. scholars, tries to answer this question by focusing on fifteen calligraphic masterpieces. Supporting these masterworks are an additional... (read more) List Price $55.00 Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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Sacred Script: Muhaqqaq in Islamic Calligraphy by Nassar Mansour Publisher Comments Arabic calligraphy is at once an expression of piety, aesthetic sensibility and artistic discipline. Muhaqqaq was an early term which captured care, clarity and meticulousness in calligraphy. It was associated with the making of manuscripts of the Qur... (read more) Your price: $100.00 New - Hardcover
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A History of Writing by Anne-marie Christin Publisher Comments "Art does not produce the visible but makes visible," wrote Paul Klee. This work examines and reinterprets this important principle-- writing does not reproduce speech, it makes it visible-- through an in-depth history of writing across the globe, from... (read more) List Price $75.00 Your price: $67.50 New - Hardcover
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Celtic and Medieval Alphabets: 53 Complete Fonts (Dover Pictorial Archives) by Dan X. Solo Publisher Comments An impressive gallery of alphabets, inspired by the elaborate calligraphy of the Middle Ages, features a treasure trove of unusual fonts for artists and illustrators. Styles range from heavy Gothic typefaces such as Lowenbrau, Kaiser, and Hansa to the... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy by Yoko Takenami Publisher Comments Magnificent and plentiful images of finely wrought Japanese calligraphy teach the techniques and spiritual essence that underlie this ancient, elegant art. <BR>In Japan, calligraphy is more than an art: it's practically a religion, in which every... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Ch'i of the Brush by Nan Rae Synopsis Begin your voyage into this ancient style of watercolor painting with this georgeous introduction. Learn everything you need to know, from the essential materials and techniques to mounting a completed painting. A selection of classic motifs, freom... (read more) Your price: $44.50 New - Trade Paper
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The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity by Qu Lei Lei Publisher Comments Practiced for over 5,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is arguably the most revered art form in the East. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy is the complete, step-by-step beginners guide to creating the sacred characters of Chinese script—the... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Craft in Motion: Calligraphy: Techniques to Get You Started (Craft in Motion) by Maureen Sullivan Publisher Comments Makes understanding, learning and mastering the basics of this beautiful craft clear and simple.... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques by Diana Hardy Wilson Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Mastering the Art of Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know about Materials and Techniques with 12 Complete Alphabets to Copy and Learn and Over 50 by Janet Mehigan Synopsis This expertly presented new book covers all the necessary aspects of the art of beautiful writing, setting out the essential tools needed to begin, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of alphabet templates from... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Hardcover
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Calligraphy: Expert Answers to the Questions Every Calligrapher Asks (Art Answers) by Maryanne Grebenstein Publisher Comments (back cover) From making sure you have the right equipment to fixing common mistakes, this book gives you the reliable answers you need to build your confidence and reach new levels of penmanship. You'll find answers to 200 questions on a vast range of... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Trade Paper
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An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography by Edward Maunde Thompson Synopsis An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography traces the development of handwriting in the Greek and Latin alphabets from the earliest papyri up to the book hands of the middle ages and the court hands of the seventeenth century. It is, without doubt... (read more) Your price: $30.25 New - Trade Paper
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Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond by Eleanor Winters Publisher Comments This guide to the two most popular styles of calligraphy is filled with advice for those looking to advance to the next level. Well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher explain every detail of mastering the italic and... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Of the Just Shaping of Letters by Albrecht Durer Publisher Comments A highly interesting facet of the work of a master eloquent in various spheres of art, this historically important little book is principally concerned with setting up precise rules for the geometric construction of Roman capitals. Written by Dürer... (read more) Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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