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The calligrapher's bible : 100 complete alphabets and how to draw them  Cover Image Book Book

The calligrapher's bible : 100 complete alphabets and how to draw them / David Harris ; contributing authors, Mary Noble, Janet Mehigan.

Harris, David. (Author). Noble, Mary, 1948- (Added Author). Mehigan, Janet, 1943- (Added Author). Barron's Educational Series, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

This comprehensive guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to-use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms.

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  • ISBN: 0764156152
  • Physical Description: 256 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed. for the U.S.
  • Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 2003.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Preparation: Tools and materials -- Preparing to write -- Layout basics -- Hands: Hands selector -- Roman -- Post Roman -- Insular -- Gothic -- Renaissance -- Baroque -- Modern -- Illumination and ornamentation: Decorating with gold -- Glossary -- Index.
Subject: Calligraphy.
Copybooks.


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