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Calligraphy for Dummies by Jim Bennett (2007, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470117710
ISBN-139780470117712
eBay Product ID (ePID)57108517
Product Key Features
Book TitleCalligraphy for Dummies
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / Calligraphy
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorJim Bennett
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-939445
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal745.6/1
Table Of ContentIntroduction. Part I: Yes, You Can Do Calligraphy! Chapter 1: Doing Calligraphy Can Be as Easy as ABC. Chapter 2: Peeking Inside the Calligrapher's Toolbox. Chapter 3: Putting Your Pen to Paper. Part II: The Amazing, Incredible Italic Alphabet. Chapter 4: Taking a Few Baby Steps with Italic. Chapter 5: Doing Italic with a Calligraphy Pen. Chapter 6: Perfecting the Italic Alphabet. Chapter 7: Turning Up the "Wow! Factor" with Variations and Embellishments. Part III: Expanding Your Repertoire. Chapter 8: The Blackletter Alphabet. Chapter 9: Classical Roman Letters. Chapter 10: Formal Manuscript, Foundational Hand, or Bookhand. Chapter 11: Formal Uncial and Funky Variations. Chapter 12: Elegantly Outlined and Decorated Letters. Chapter 13: A Fancy Document Script. Part IV: Popular Projects. Chapter 14: Designing and Lettering a Quotation. Chapter 15: Creating a Poster or Sign. Chapter 16: Certificates. Chapter 17: More Things to Do with Your Calligraphy. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Use Your Calligraphy for Weddings. Chapter 19: Ten Fun Alphabets. Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Making Money Using Your Calligraphy. Appendix: Practice Pages. Index.
SynopsisYou'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 able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you'll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craft Where to get the proper ink and paper How to master several alphabets Different variations to change the look of letters How to mix and match your alphabets How to create a poster, sign, or certificate Ways to design and letter a quotation Common mistakes that can easily be avoided Calligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you'll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy, 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 able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you'll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craft Where to get the proper ink and paper How to master several alphabets Different variations to change the look of letters How to mix and match your alphabets How to create a poster, sign, or certificate Ways to design and letter a quotation Common mistakes that can easily be avoided Calligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you'll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!, 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., Practice using a variety of alphabets and styles Hone your calligraphic skills Combine letter art with other forms of artistic expression Get answers on where to go to get ink and paper From Italic to Roman to Uncial create calligraphic alphabets with ease For many people, calligraphy is something they admire from afar, but dont believe they could ever do it themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth! Practice is the key to becoming a good calligrapher, and that s what this book is all about. Open it and youll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions in all the basics, from choosing the right pens and paper and holding the pen properly to using calligraphy to create six beautiful alphabets. Plus, there are plenty of creative projects for putting your skills into action. With just a little practice every day, youll be well on your way to doing calligraphy with style! Discover The simple, sure-fire approach to learning calligraphy How to use pen tips of various sizes and shapes Ways to embellish and personalize your lettering How to add a special touch to stationery, journals, diaries, correspondence, plaques, and more Exercises for practicing your skills with confidence THE DUMMIES WORKBOOK WAY Plain-English explanations Step-by-step procedures Hands-on practice exercises Ample workspace to test your skills A dash of humor and fun Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com, 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 able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you'll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craft Where to get the proper ink and paper How to master several alphabets Different variations to change the look of letters How to mix and match your alphabets How to create a poster, sign, or certificate Ways to design and letter a quotation Common mistakes that can easily be avoided "Calligraphy For Dummies" also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you'll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!
LC Classification NumberNK3600.B38 2007
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- 29 Dec, 2015
Best Book on the Subject Hands Down!!!
AIl I have been looking for is the best techncal resource textbook to teach me, not show me some examples, but rather teach me the beautiful art of Calligraphy. I found it in this unassumeing book you see here! To say I am satified is quite the understatement! This book covers all one would need to become a serious calligrapher. It is good we are all such dummies. Had we not been so thick we could go find a book on Calligraphy and be done with it. I so much love this book that I know I will never sell it. It will aways be part of me. I studied many textbooks on Calligraphy the it made my head spin. I received the book yesterday and as soon as I started reading the masterfull book, I was unable or unwilling to put it down. It gives the reader the and strong sense of suucess will be your's one day if you master all that is in this book! It is very well written for anyone wanting to learn this beautiful art form. Pros ; It has over 314 that will lie beside you ore some morning you wake up and she will be there lying next to you. You must give this book very seriosly, becauase it takes itself very seriosly too! Cons: It has over 314 Pages. Some people seem go and rush in and the out just to say they can read very quickly, which is fine. However, they will not have given the time this kind of book requires. This book says it is for the novice and it is. However, when you crack this book open be prepared to go on a cooltrip. It starts very simplythe before you know it you are building the foundation for a very strong set of irreversible set of skills that will not leave you easily. I give the master work 5 STARS!, not only for content, but rather the way this book compels you to do your best! It is imposible to forget the lessons learned in this book, and this book will not allow being selved for too long, need to be open in a well lit room or library. Pick this work and be a calligrapher soon!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Jan, 2019
Great Book
Well written and easily understood. It is written with convenient exercises to start learning immediately. Love the tracing so you become comfortable immediately.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jan, 2022
Calligraphy book.
Informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2023
Nice
The best beginner book on this subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
