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Arabic Script       


Arabic Script by Gabriel Mandel Khan. Thorough & comprehensive coverage of the letters of the alphabet, supplemental letters, styles, variants and calligraphic adaptations. Profusely illustrated. Includes masterful calligraphy in the shape of birds, animals, fruits, buildings and more. 6.5”x9.25”, 180 pp., pb.


 Arabic Script (ARABIC) 

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Maya Script        


Maya Script by Maria Longhena. This fascinating handbook unlocks the secrets of the symbolic written characters of the ancient Maya of Mexico. Each glyph/character is shown with a photograph of a related artifact and explained in a detailed text. Amazing glimpse into an ancient culture via its writing. 6.5”x9.25” 180 pp., pb.


 Maya Script (MAYASC) 

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Hebrew Calligraphy       

Hebrew Calligraphy by Gina Jonas.Four alphabet styles- Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Ancient and Mizrachi -are shown instructionally and in manuscript form. For each style, Gina thoroughly discusses pen angle, proportion, slope, horizontals and verticals, serifs and arcs. 5.5”x 8.5”, 24 pp., pb. Bibliography.

 




 Hebrew Calligraphy (HBCLST) 

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1000 Fonts: An Illustrated Guide to Finding the Right Typeface, Bob Gordon, editor       

A thousand unique alphabets

and their numerals!



Many contemporary fonts including 155 in the script chapter that are so calligraphic, waiting for your use or variation.

 

You’ll also find 66 fonts in the “fun” chapter, many worthy of learning to write or adapt. Great visual reference.

 

8” x 6”, 512 pp., pb.

 


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 1000 Fonts: An Illustrated Guide to Finding the Right Typeface, Bob Gordon, editor (FONTSS) 

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