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Fraktur by Ruthanne Hartung

Fraktur is one of America's most distinctive folk art traditions. A style of beautifully hand-lettered and illustrated documents developed by Pennsylvania Dutch communities for birth certificates, marriage records, family trees, house blessings, and more...

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The Hidden Factor by Steven Skaggs

Steven Skaggs masterfully unveils the power of marks, from the subtle scratch of an animal to the deliberate stroke of a pen, in this beautifully illustrated exploration. Discover how gestures and mark-making intertwine with images and words, revealing...

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NEW 2023 EDITION Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters

**BRAND NEW 2023 EDITION** This brand new edition of Sheila Waters' renowned Foundations of Calligraphy features an updated bio, new blue cover and 10+ stunning additions to the gallery pages, including multiple fold-out masterpieces. Experience the...

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1-2-3 Calligraphy! by Eleanor Winters

This lovely sequel to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids is designed to ignite imagination and provide endless fun for beginners and beyond. The opening chapters serve as a comprehensive guide to the basics of lettering, equipping beginner...

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Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique by Marc Drogin

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This comprehensive history and instruction manual features 13 significant medieval scripts, accompanied by a fascinating account of their evolution over a thousand years. Medieval Calligraphy stands as the sole modern book that offers clear descriptions,...

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Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters

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Nurture the young calligrapher within with just a few materials and simple-to-learn techniques. Eleanor Winters presents an exceptional book guiding children through the art of Italic Calligraphy and Roman Capitals with ease. Calligraphy for Kids...

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A Study in Early 20th Century Commercial Lettering Styles by Randall M. Hasson

This book, part history, part lettering insight, delves into the lettering work of show cards during early 1900. Influenced by sign writing and commercial penmen, the show card was a hand-lettered advertisement for new merchandise. Because they were...

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Contemporary Techniques for Bent Nib Pens by Randall M. Hasson

The bent pen nib was originally created to fulfill the need to write Gothic-style letterforms quickly and efficiently. Although many calligraphers are familiar with and often use the Speedball C nib, this book from Randall Hasson visually explores the...

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Left-Handed Calligraphy by Vance Studley

This handy little book is perfect for any lefty calligrapher looking to learn one of 4 classic broad-edge scripts: Italic, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, and Foundational. Includes valuable information about hand and paper placement, nib angles, and more from...

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Tamblyn's Home Instructor

"A complete and concise instructor in penmanship for teachers and pupils everywhere who desire to acquire a good handwriting, to gather inspiration and to learn more of the truths concerning this subject.” Originally published in 1938 and...

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Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski

Embrace the timelessness of Hebrew calligraphy with this hardcover book that marries tradition with modernity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy leads you through the intricacies of Hebrew letter-making...

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Paper & Ink Arts

Parallel Pen Wizardry Book by Brenda Broadbent

Brenda Broadbent, the creator of Paper & Ink Arts, put together this book to introduce calligraphers to the many possibilites of the Pilot Parallel Pen. In these pages you'll find: Cartridge tips & tricks Instructions for using other inks ,...

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Little Manual of Calligraphy by Charles Pearce

This little book from Charles Pearce is the perfect starting point for calligraphy and will allow readers to gain a serious insight into the craft. Includes advice on preparing your nibs, exemplars for Foundational, Italic, Uncial, Gothic Blackletter,...

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The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design by Cari Ferraro and John Stevens

From choosing the right tools and materials to understanding the basics of hand lettering, beginning artists will delight in the variety of techniques, exercises, and lettering styles at their fingertips. Features tips for learning a plethora of...

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Italic Letters: Calligraphy and Handwriting by Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty

Delve into the art of Italic writing with this in-depth guide by renowned authors Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty. This unique workbook welcomes professionals, hobbyists, teachers, and anyone yearning to beautify their script. Within its pages, you'll...

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Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters

This intermediate-level guide was designed for aspiring artists, students, and enthusiasts with some prior experience, this comprehensive resource offers a gateway to the next level of mastery. Expert calligrapher Eleanor Winters leads the way with...

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The Art and Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale

In an era dominated by digital production, the allure of hand lettering stands timeless. Rediscover the elegance of calligraphy, from artful invitations to framed poetry or refined journal entries. This book offers everything you need to begin, from...

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Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering by Maryanne Grebenstein

This spiral-bound guide from Maryanne Grebenstein features essential advice on getting started with broad-edge calligraphy. From key concepts such as pen angle, pen scale, letter proportion, and letter slope to instructions for using tools like a...

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Folded Pen Adventures by Carol DuBosch

Embrace a new era of lettering with this lovely little book by Carol Dubosch. Folded Pen Adventures introduces the folded pen, an innovative tool that breathes life into modern calligraphy. Forget the formalities of Gothic Blackletter and Roman Rustics;...

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Dancin' Pen Book and DVD by Carrie Imai

Calligrapher Carrie Imai has created an excellent manual on how to use an Automatic Pen to create beautiful lettering. Developed from the classes she teaches, this book includes simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by pictures that make following...

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Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy by Laura Lavender

Unleash your creativity with this dynamic and interactive guide to mastering hand lettering and calligraphy. This comprehensive resource combines the talents and tips of four professional artists, offering step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises...

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Calligraphy as Art and Meditation: A New Approach by Gina Jonas

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Experience a fresh perspective on calligraphy with Gina Jonas's innovative approach. In this book, calligraphic letterforms serve as a means to unite mind, body, and emotions, nurturing creativity and well-being. Through a guided progression of Western...

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Cadels by Vivian Mungall

Vivian Mungall was inspired to write this study textbook on Cadels while preparing for a class on the letterforms at the IAMPETH Conference. These gorgeous calligraphic letters were most popular in the 15th century and feature no set standard alphabet to...

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Bone Script & Neuland by Carol DuBosch

This comprehensive new book from Carol DuBosch breaks down and de-mystifies two beautiful and unique hands: Bone Script and Neuland. Add these hands to your calligraphic repertoire using multiple exemplar alphabets, letter construction hints, and...

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George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant)

George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant) - George Bickham was an 18th century engraver and calligrapher who promoted the practice of proper penmanship. This volume, an unabridged reprint of his now extremely rare calligraphic...

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Basic Calligraphic Hands by Tom Gourdie

This simple little book explains in practical detail and a progressively more difficult series of exercises three basic styles of broad-edge lettering: Roundhand, Foundational, and Italic. In addition to exemplars of uppercase and lowercase alphabets,...

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Speedball

Speedball Textbook, 25th Edition

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"First published in 1915 by Ross F. George, The Speedball Textbook is the superlative resource for artists and letterers of all ages and skill levels. A celebration of the 105th year anniversary of the first editions debut, the 25th edition of The...

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