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Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy

by Margaret Shepherd
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Overview

This book is a totally new concept in learning and improving calligraphy skills. It presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year; 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day), ranging from 'angular Italic' to 'turned Celtic.' These alphabets are the perfect program for beginners learning the art of beautiful writing. They also offer the best form of practice and improvement for experienced calligraphers.

In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is presented for each week. There are 52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award for a special person to such money-makers as lettering wedding invitations or greeting cards.

Synopsis

For beginning calligraphers, this book presents a new lettering challenge for each day of the year, 365 in all (plus a bonus for Leap Day). In addition to daily practice, a practical lettering project is provided for each week--52 in all, ranging from wholly creative projects such as designing an award to money-makers like wedding invitations and greeting cards.

About the Author, Margaret Shepherd

Margaret Shepherd, a calligraphy teacher and designer, is the author of numerous books about calligraphy.

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Book Details

Published
July 1, 1986
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Pages
112
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780399512575

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