The Calligrapher's Bible by David Harris

The Calligrapher's Bible by David Harris

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A comprehensive guide for all calligraphers, whether amateurs or professionals, this book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. It contains information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.

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The Calligrapher's Bible by David Harris

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.
David Harris is an internationally recognised calligrapher who worked at several London design studios and advertising agencies before establishing his own design group. Subsequently, he took a teaching post at Exeter College of Art and Design, teaching lettering and calligraphy. He is the author of other books on the art of lettering and calligraphy.
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ISBN 13 9781912217694
ISBN 10 1912217694
Title The Calligrapher's Bible
Author David Harris
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2018-06-28
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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