Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr., an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First library edition.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Express yourself through beautiful works of hand-lettered art and illustration"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to the basic techniques of calligraphy, describing tools, ink, papers, letterforms, alphabets, and the different types of scripts, along with projects which include a poem, bookmark, wedding invitation, and family tree.
Author
Publisher
Alpha/DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn how to use a brush pen, create basic strokes, and connect letters. Once you've honed your basic lettering skills, you'll learn how to draw fonts and compose quotes to create your own unique projects.
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"In Modern Lettering, you will learn how to create beautiful decorative handwriting in a variety of styles. It's a fun and immersive guide, inviting you to explore beautiful letterforms, experiment with your own hand-lettering style and use calligraphy for creative projects."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
143 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is an introduction to traditional calligraphy that demonstrates the creative potential of various tools and how to apply them in a variety of ways to make learning Copperplate and Spencerian scripts easy and fun"--
Author
Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Creative Lettering was so popular that crafters wanted MORE." This follow-up features "15 entirely new contributors...a variety of big names and talented up-and-coming artists, who all provide tips on their favorite forms on hand lettering and tools, along with complete alphabets and how-to projects based on their signature styles. With everything from posters and cards to signs, collages, and journals, this eye-catching collection will inspire readers...
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xi, 308 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
This is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource that looks at the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world. It features 55 living scripts, with visual examples and an overview of origins, traditions & unique characteristics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Pub. International
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
240 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
"Beginner's guide to materials and techniques for learning to do calligraphy. Includes instructional DVD-ROM"--Provided by publisher.
How to use this book -- Tools and supplies -- Making marks -- Foundational hand -- Proportion, color, and ornament -- Uncial hand and illumination -- Gothic hand -- Italic hand -- Brushwork and gilding -- Calligraphy and modern methods of copying.
In Commonwealth Catalog
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing Network can be requested from other Commonwealth Catalog libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Purchase Suggestion Service. Submit Request