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1	The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin more books like this by Bernard Meehan add to wishlist This edition reproduces the most important of the fully decorated pages plus a series of enlargements showing the almost unbelievable minuteness of the detail; spiral and interlaced patterns, human and animal ornament - a combination of high seriousness and humour. Accompanying the illustrations is a new text by Bernard Meehan, the Keeper of ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $9.18! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Calligraphy School more books like this by Gaynor Goffe, Anna Ravenscroft add to wishlist From hand-addressed wedding invitations to impressively lettered diplomas to beautifully scripted wall-hangings, the classic art of calligraphy takes many forms and provides much pleasure in today's mechanized world. This volume takes readers one step at a time toward the mastery of fine writing. 350 photos and illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.43! \| first editions
3	Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction more books like this by George Bain add to wishlist Celtic art has long been regarded as an enigma owing to its abstract, ikonographic and symbolic style. This offers a chronology of symbols and deals with zoomorphics (plant and human forms), authentic Celtic lettering and examples of applications in knitwear, carpets and ceramics. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $5.42! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Calligraphy for Dummies more books like this by Jim Bennett add to wishlist You've always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you'll be up to speed in no time! "Calligraphy For Dummies" lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering. With this hands on guide, you'll be ... see all copies from $5.52! new only from $5.59! \| SVS
5	Calligraphy for Kids more books like this by Eleanor Winters add to wishlist For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere. From the tools to the techniques to the really fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically with children in mind. Youngsters can use colourful, special felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great ... see all copies from $4.87! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
6	Lettering for Architects and Designers more books like this by Martha Sutherland add to wishlist The second edition of this bestselling text incorporates a new section showing students how to locate and choose lettering for different kinds of projects. Coverage includes lettering styles commonly used on a wide range of presentations. see all copies from $5.08! new only from $45.44! \| SVS
7	The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them more books like this by Dr. David Harris, Janet Mehigan (Contributions by), Mary Noble (Contributions by) add to wishlist Both hobbyists and students of design will value this easy-to-use self-teaching book. Each of its 100 sections shows a complete A-to-Z calligraphy alphabet, with lessons on correct pen strokes and advice on avoiding errors. Beginners will find sound basic instruction, while experienced calligraphers can extend their repertoire with letter styles ... see all copies from $13.72! new only from $15.50! \| SVS
8	Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Its Aesthetic and Technique, Third Revised and Enlarged Edition more books like this by Yee Chiang add to wishlist This is the classic introduction to Chinese calligraphy. In nine richly illustrated chapters Mr. Chiang explores the aesthetics and the technique of this art in which rhythm, line, and structure are perfectly embodied. He measures the slow change from pictograph to stroke to the style and shape of written characters by the great calligraphers. It ... see all copies from $5.94! new only from $15.90! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The illuminated manuscript more books like this by Janet Backhouse add to wishlist The British Library houses one of the world's great collections of illuminated manuscripts, and Janet Backhouse has drawn on this resource to make a selection of examples that span over 800 years of medieval book production. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions
10	History of Illuminated Manuscripts more books like this by Christopher De Hamel add to wishlist Medieval manuscripts, with their cold and painted decoration and miniatures, are counted among the great glories of Western civilization. Images from them can be seen everywhere, from greeting cards and wrapping paper to facsimiles. This text offers an introduction to the whole subject of making books, from the Dark Ages to the invention of ... see all copies from $26.76! new only from $54.88! \| first editions
11 view cover	Writing & illuminating, & lettering more books like this by Edward Johnston add to wishlist This reference work was originally published in 1906 and is aimed at the serious calligrapher. The three skills identified in the title are explained with the help of illustrations. The plates have been re-originated. Johnson carried out research into the development of writing and the use of the broad pen by the medieval scribe, the theory and ... see all copies from $2.39! new only from $99.00!
12 view cover	Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Place Cards, and More: A Bride's Guide to Simple Calligraphy more books like this by Bette Matthews, Laura McFadden, April L Paffrath add to wishlist Wedding Calligraphy is a comprehensive instructional book on using calligraphy to create various styles of invitations needed by brides for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, thank yous, etc. Five chapters (Modern, Romantic, Classic, Elegant, Artistic) present a particular wedding style and step-by-step calligraphy and "layout" information for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98!
13 view cover	Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy more books like this by Margaret Shepherd add to wishlist Presenting a fresh lettering challenge for each day of the year, this book covers "angular Italic" to "turned Celtic". The alphabets are a suitable programme for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. A practical lettering project is also presented for each week with 52 different designs. see all copies from $3.94! new only from $6.72! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Scribes and Illuminators more books like this by Christopher De Hamel add to wishlist More manuscripts survive than any other artifact from the Middle Ages. They are often beautifully preserved, enabling us to appreciate the skilled design and craftsmanship of the men who created them. see all copies from $10.50! new only from $10.50!
15 view cover	Calligraphy for the beginner more books like this by Tom Gourdie add to wishlist As an introduction to calligraphy, the author, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable. This is one of the classic books in the field. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Painting: Book Illumination in the British Isles, 600-800 more books like this by Carl Nordenfalk add to wishlist Beautifully reproduced illuminations from such manuscripts as "The Book of Kells", "The Lindisfarne Gospels", and "The Book of Durrow". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy, a Step-By-Step Manual more books like this by Eleanor Winters add to wishlist Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white illus. Bibliography. see all copies from $8.09! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
18 view cover	Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique more books like this by Marc Drogin add to wishlist Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 styles (ca. 4th-15th centuries). Excellent photographs; directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. see all copies from $7.16! new only from $9.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Three Perfections: Chinese Painting, Poetry, and Calligraphy more books like this by Michael Sullivan add to wishlist What do the Chinese write on their paintings? Why do they write on them? In this newly revised volume--now illustrated in color--Michael Sullivan provides a lucid and engaging analysis of the intimate relationships among painting, poetry, and calligraphy in Chinese culture. The fundamental unity of writing and painting is shown to be an ancient, ... see all copies from $3.38! new only from $26.37! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry more books like this by Jean Longnon, Millard Meiss, Raymond Cazelles add to wishlist One of the most successful art books of all time is now available in paperback for the first time. In their now-classic texts, Longnon and Cazelles recount the history of this work from its inception up until modern times. 139 color plates. see all copies from $4.05! new only from $50.73! \| first editions
21	Later Chinese painting and calligraphy, 1800-1950 more books like this by Robert Hatfield Ellsworth add to wishlist see all copies from $265.00! new only from $265.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Lindisfarne Gospels more books like this by Janet Backhouse add to wishlist The Lindisfarne Gospels, a manuscript produced in the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne at the end of the seventh century, in honour of Saint Cuthbert, is a relic of early Christianity in England, and one of the nation's greatest treasures. This book makes the glories of the Lindisfarne Gospels accessible to a wide public. see all copies from $2.15! new only from $8.14! \| first editions
23 view cover	Decorative Alphabets and Initials more books like this by Alexander Nesbitt add to wishlist 91 complete alphabets -- medieval to modern -- 3,927 decorative initials, including Victorian novelty and Art Nouveau. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.62! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	First Steps Calligraphy more books like this by Don K Marsh add to wishlist An introduction to calligraphy which demonstrates popular lettering styles with practice exercises using copy-sheets. Also provides step-by-step instructions for more than twelve projects such as greetings cards and invitations. see all copies from $2.22! new only from $2.66! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration more books like this by Annie Cicale add to wishlist Thanks to the guidance of an experienced calligraphy teacher, anyone can add a touch of elegance to invitations, handwritten poems, and a variety of surfaces. Annie Cicale provides a complete, easy-to-follow course in the art of beautiful writing and an attractive resource filled with breathtaking images. She'll guide your pen as you master broad ... see all copies from $6.72! new only from $6.72! \| SVS

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