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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 $2.27! new only from $9.18! \| first editions \| SVS
2	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
3	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 $5.24! new only from $6.60! \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $8.99! new only from $9.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| 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 $2.36! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
6	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 \| SVS
7	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 $4.83! new only from $45.44! \| SVS
8	Masterpieces of Illumination: Codices Illustres the World's Most Famous Illuminated Manuscripts 400 to 1600 more books like this by Ingo F Walther, Norbert Wolf add to wishlist TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition! Famous Manuscripts - The fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illumination. From "The Book of Kells" to Boccaccio's "Decameron" and from the "Vienna Genesis" to Dante's "Divine Comedy" - see the breathtaking originals of 167 of the greatest classics of all time. This lavishly produced ... see all copies from $103.00! first editions
9	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!
10	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
11 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 $3.64! new only from $14.83! \| first editions
12 view cover	The Art of Illumination more books like this by Patricia Carter add to wishlist The beauty of illumination has been treasured from the Middle Ages to the present day. Now this invaluable book brings together all the skills and ideas you will ever need to create exquisite designs of your own.Patricia Carter shows how to enhance calligraphy, texts and a host of other decorative items using watercolour and gouache. Seven ... see all copies from $11.70! new only from $11.70! \| first editions
13 view cover	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 $7.84! new only from $7.84! \| SVS
14 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!
15 view cover	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 $11.87! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
16 view cover	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 $8.80! new only from $16.95! \| first editions \| SVS
17 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 $5.41! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
18 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 $5.39! new only from $50.73! \| first editions
19 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 $9.52! new only from $10.17!
20 view cover	Art of Calligraphy more books like this by David Harris add to wishlist For those interested in learning the craft of the brush and pen, this book provides a guide to each step. For the student of the hand-lettered script, it provides a guide to the development of calligraphy from antiquity to the electronic age. Every major form of Latin-based script is covered from Imperial and Roman hands, through Gothic and ... see all copies from $2.55! new only from $8.06! \| SVS
21 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 $2.65! new only from $2.66! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Practical Guide to Calligraphy more books like this by Rosemary Sassoon add to wishlist Introduces the tools, materials, and basic alphabets of calligraphy, and offe tips on flourishes, display lettering, and layouts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 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 $8.55! \| first editions
24 view cover	Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers more books like this by Jacqueline Svaren add to wishlist Originally published in 1975, this book has established itself as a classic in calligraphic literature. This new edition, in a handy new perfect bound format, offers new insights and new alphabets, making this version even more valuable than its predecessor. see all copies from $2.01! new only from $7.34! \| SVS
25 view cover	Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design more books like this by Margaret Shepherd add to wishlist From America's premier calligrapher comes an elegant, hand-lettered instruction guide for mastering five different calligraphic alphabets while learning about the fascinating evolution of this art form. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.78! \| first editions \| SVS

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