Calligraphy & Lettering Books

The Calligraphy Ideas Book by Lyndsey Gribble Inspiration and tips taken from over 80 artworks Packed with fresh ideas for calligraphy techniques, styles and subjects, this book is a visual feast of inspiration for all abilities, whether you're new to calligraphy or looking to reinvigorate your practice. Boost your creativity with the help of more than 80 artworks by contemporary, international ca…

A Guide to Calligraphy by William Mitchell - A perfect instruction booklet designed to help you get started with the first steps in calligraphy. Included in the book are basic techniques, term explanations and four different alphabets to try out (Foundational hand, Italic hand, Uncial hand and Gothic hand). Initially the booklet advises to use a fountain pen before using a dip pen with bottled ink…

Celtic Calligraphy, Calligraphy, Knotwork and Illumination by Kerry Richardson Celtic calligraphy crosses the boundaries between art, tradition and craft. With instruction on how to draw letterforms derived from original Celtic manuscripts like The Book of Kells, and with step-by-step explanations of knotwork borders and motifs plus illumination, this book will show you how to transform your writi…

Complete Guide to Calligraphy Everything You Need to Know, with 20 Beautiful Lettering Styles by Vivien Lunniss 192 Pages In this comprehensive introductory guide to calligraphy, author Vivien Lunniss teaches readers how to master all the principal families of writing hands, from uncials and Anglo-Saxon scripts, to Roman capitals, blackletter and gothic, and even on to modern freeform 'drawn' lett…

Lettering with Love The simple art of handwriting with watercolour embellishment by Sue Hiepler & Yasmin Reddig Size: 217x230 mm Illustrations: 500 Pages: 112 Book Description 'Lettering with Love is exquisite. It is wonderfully presented and would make a delightful gift. It is definitely on list of things to buy for my crafty friends.' Tracy Shepherd, Postcard Reviews Learn the art of drawing bea…

Modern Brush Lettering A beginner’s guide to the art of brush lettering, plus 20 seasonal projects to make by Becki Clark 150 Illustrations 120 Pages Modern Brush Lettering is a creative guide to learning how to brush letter. Becki covers materials, mark making, turning your marks into letterforms, joining your lettering and exercises to get you started on your brush lettering journey. There are t…