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Complete Guide to Calligraphy

Everything You Need to Know, with 20 Beautiful Lettering Styles
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VIVIEN LUNNISS
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Publication April 2015
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Price AUD $39.99
ISBN 9781782211822
Format Paperback 228 x 195 mm A
Extent 192 pages
Illustrations N/A N
Imprint Search Press
Publisher Search Press
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Classification Calligraphy
BIC CODE/S WFU
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Description
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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' N
lettering.
Readers will learn how the hands originated, where and when they were used, and how to write and practice them, picking up fluency F
and flair through a series of exercises aimed at perfecting the style until writing becomes second nature—and a real pleasure.

The hands are demonstrated with a set of detailed step-by-step instructions for each letter, punctuation, and number sets, and in O
addition the book is supported by a series of teaching movie clips showing how each letter is created. Suitable for beginners up, readers
will find a wide range of applications for the skills learned in this book, from invitations, greetings cards, place settings, and certificates, to
beautiful illuminated wall art. R

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September 2015

Search Press is a publisher that specialises in craft books and has won many awards. When reading Vivien's book you can understand A
why. This is a beautifully illustrated book that covers both beginners and advanced calligraphers. The author writes the basics, such as
tools needed, ruling, measuring, numbers and punctuation and the general formation of letter structure. Details of the 20 scripts are
given later with each letter clearly marked in the order of the pen marks used. Exercises are given or suggested at every stage and with T
these lovely pages close to hand all practitioners will be encouraged and inspired to master this wonderful art.
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