Calligraphy Books


The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw ThemThe Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
Best Price: $14.81
This is the one major item you need to have to be serious about calligraphy. The alphabets are...
Modern Mark Making: From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-LetteringModern Mark Making: From Classical Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
Best Price: $15.67
If you're a Letter Geek ( and you know who you are) then this book is for you! Lisa takes you...
Logo, Font & Lettering BibleLogo, Font & Lettering Bible
Best Price: $20.95
I can highly recommend this book as it has proved to be an absolute delight! Filled with...
Calligraphy Kit: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (Walter Foster Art Kits)Calligraphy Kit: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (Walter Foster Art Kits)
Best Price: $11.79
I got my 10 year old daughter this for Christmas, and she loves it. She loves art, painting,...
Calligraphy For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))Calligraphy For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
Best Price: $7.59
This book was fantastic. It supplied all the information needed to begin calligraphy, including...


The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy (Quarto Book)The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy (Quarto Book)
Best Price: $15.31
Excellent from the beginning to the end. I used it for a class for Seniors, everyone was...
The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College DublinThe Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin
Best Price: $5.79
There is no lack of great vivid pictures to enjoy and the book is of high quality paper. The...
Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy: A Structured Course in Creating Beautiful Brush LetteringChinese Calligraphy Made Easy: A Structured Course in Creating Beautiful Brush Lettering
Best Price: $13.37
This is a good book to start working with Chinese Calligraphy. The instructions are clear and...
Art of CalligraphyArt of Calligraphy
Best Price: $8.65
I recently took a calligraphy class, and my teacher used this book to teach the class. I...
The Art of Saint John's Bible: A Reader's Guide to Pentateuch, Psalms, Gospels and ActsThe Art of Saint John's Bible: A Reader's Guide to Pentateuch, Psalms, Gospels and Acts
Best Price: $8.79
Featuring rich color photography, The Art of Saint John's Bible: A Readers Guide to Pentateuch,...


Lettering & Calligraphy WorkbookLettering & Calligraphy Workbook
Best Price: $6.95
Thank you very much for your excellent description of the item being sold and the speed of the...
To Have and To HoldTo Have and To Hold
Best Price: $5.99
In this excellent book,Philipp Bloom tackles a subject that knows no bounds.Anyone who has been...
A History of Illuminated ManuscriptA History of Illuminated Manuscript
Best Price: $21.84
Christopher De Hamel's "A History of Illuminated Manuscripts" (now in its second...
Zen Brushwork: Focusing the Mind with Calligraphy and PaintingZen Brushwork: Focusing the Mind with Calligraphy and Painting
Best Price: $16.02
After studying Calligraphy here in Switzerland for a couple of years, I was looking for...
Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy, a Step-by-Step ManualMastering Copperplate Calligraphy, a Step-by-Step Manual
Best Price: $6.16
This is a wonderful book that goes into great detail about how to write each letter. The author...

Masterpieces of Illumination: The World's Most Famous Manuscripts 400 To 1600Masterpieces of Illumination: The World's Most Famous Manuscripts 400 To 1600
Best Price: $19.21
"Masterpieces of Illumination: The World's Most Beautiful Illuminated Manuscripts from 400...
Muraqqa': Imperial Mughal Albums from the Chester Beatty LibraryMuraqqa': Imperial Mughal Albums from the Chester Beatty Library
Best Price: $50.37
This is the most comprehensive collection of Mughal miniatures that I have come across. ...
Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Its Aesthetic and Technique, Third Revised and Enlarged EditionChinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Its Aesthetic and Technique, Third Revised and Enlarged Edition
Best Price: $11.99
The book deals with the traditional art of Calligraphy from both a philosophical and an...
Chinese Brush Painting Step by Step: Step by StepChinese Brush Painting Step by Step: Step by Step
Best Price: $4.67
The book is easy to read (and I'm not speaking English as mother tongue), clear plus pictures...
Calligraphy Alphabets Made EasyCalligraphy Alphabets Made Easy
Best Price: $5.95
I had this book years ago and lent it to someone who did not return it and just recently got...

Left-Handed CalligraphyLeft-Handed Calligraphy
Best Price: $2.73
Good book, with direct info; good length with short and sweet approach. Long enough for a good read.
The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, InspirationThe Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Best Price: $10.71
This is an excellent book on calligraphy with a lot of great ideas, tips and tons of pictures.
Scribes and Illuminators (Medieval Craftsmen)Scribes and Illuminators (Medieval Craftsmen)
Best Price: $27.00
Christopher De Hamel's, Scribes and Illuminators is a short book, replete with illustrations,...
Ready to Roll: A Celebration of the Classic American Travel TrailerReady to Roll: A Celebration of the Classic American Travel Trailer
Best Price: $17.44
This book has a fine combination of beautiful photos and well written text about an American...
Calligraphy for the BeginnerCalligraphy for the Beginner
Best Price: $3.31
Tom Gourdie's Calligraphy for the Beginner will make you a Calligraphic Winner! You heard it...

Calligraphy in the Copperplate StyleCalligraphy in the Copperplate Style
Best Price: $2.08
This is a fabulous manual for beginners, explaining the 17th century calligraphy technique which...
Traditional and Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting: Using Ink and Water-Soluble MediaTraditional and Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting: Using Ink and Water-Soluble Media
Best Price: $13.86
This book is probably one of the best for beginners who want to get a full grasp of how to load...
Hand Lettering Made EasyHand Lettering Made Easy
Best Price: $2.55
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I recently got into scrapbooking and have found...
Books of Hours (Phaidon Miniature Editions)Books of Hours (Phaidon Miniature Editions)
Best Price: $4.65
I'm an art student, and we often study books of hours, but it's always just slides, so we don't...
Medieval Illuminators and Their Methods of WorkMedieval Illuminators and Their Methods of Work
Best Price: $26.05
Medieval Illuminators has been invaluable to my own studies and construction of illuminated...

Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms (Looking At...)Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms (Looking At...)
Best Price: $7.23
Explains in lay terms the processes used in illuminated medieval manuscripts. Still a bit...
Lettering for Architects and Designers, 2nd EditionLettering for Architects and Designers, 2nd Edition
Best Price: $40.42
This book was excellent for an interior design or architectural student. I highly recommed it!
Illuminated Initials in Full Color: 548 Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)Illuminated Initials in Full Color: 548 Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Best Price: $7.50
Just wanted a closer view of the illuminated artwork that the monks used to do in their holy...
The Codex NuttallThe Codex Nuttall
Best Price: $13.92
El c?dice Nuttall es uno de los varios c?dices mixtecos que resaltan por su belleza y maestr?a...
Comic Book Lettering: The Comicraft WayComic Book Lettering: The Comicraft Way
Best Price: $5.37
Although the book is a fun and lively introduction of the art and style of comic book lettering,...

The Ch'i of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature With Chinese Brush Painting TechniquesThe Ch'i of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature With Chinese Brush Painting Techniques
Best Price: $21.47
Chinese brush painting is difficult if you lack enough experience with watercolor painting (I...
Arabic Script: Styles, Variants, and Calligraphic AdaptationsArabic Script: Styles, Variants, and Calligraphic Adaptations
Best Price: $13.38
This small work is an excellent introduction to Arabic calligraphy, especially for beginners. It...
The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and ProsperityThe Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity
Best Price: $12.98
I have found this book very useful. It gives instructions how to use brush and how to write...
The Universal Penman (Picture Archives)The Universal Penman (Picture Archives)
Best Price: $13.37
This book is a reprint of cooperplate writing from XVIII century. If you like calligraphy you...
Complete Idiot's Guide to CalligraphyComplete Idiot's Guide to Calligraphy
Best Price: $4.79
I am a relative novice of calligraphy, and, have of late, purchased several books to work...

Chinese Calligraphy: From Pictograph to Ideogram: the History of 214 Essential Chinese/japanese CharactersChinese Calligraphy: From Pictograph to Ideogram: the History of 214 Essential Chinese/japanese Characters
Best Price: $10.98
I was expecting another 1,2,3...214 radical list. But the author have a more interesting...
The Art of The Saint John's Bible: A Readers Guide to Wisdom Books and Prophets (Volume 2)The Art of The Saint John's Bible: A Readers Guide to Wisdom Books and Prophets (Volume 2)
Best Price: $10.17
This second volume of The Art of The Saint John's Bible: A Reader's Guide takes up two great...
Fraktur: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft (Heritage Crafts Today Series) (Heritage Crafts Today Series)Fraktur: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft (Heritage Crafts Today Series) (Heritage Crafts Today Series)
Best Price: $15.98
My wife says that the content is great, and I was very impressed with the physical design of the...
Italic Letters: Calligraphy and HandwritingItalic Letters: Calligraphy and Handwriting
Best Price: $18.49
Barbara (and Inga) have done a superb in offering a great textbook for learning Italic...
The Chinese Calligraphy Bible: Essential Illustrated Guide to Over 300 Beautiful CharactersThe Chinese Calligraphy Bible: Essential Illustrated Guide to Over 300 Beautiful Characters
Best Price: $14.81
Calling this a 'bible' is far too much. The first 30 pages provide the standard brief review...

DoorpostsDoorposts
Best Price: $11.75
A lovely collection of calligraphic artwork reflecting on assorted passages from the Scriptures....
Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Best Price: $7.66
As a tattooist, this book is very helpful for making scripts. The fonts are varied and intricate...
Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial ArtsSword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
Best Price: $7.89
This is a must read for any serious practitioner of budo. Dave Lowry is in top form as he...
Calligraphy: A Course in Hand LetteringCalligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering
Best Price: $6.95
Beautifully and intelligently executed, both beginners and advanced calligraphers will find...
Papermaking (Dover Books on Lettering, Graphic Arts & Printing)Papermaking (Dover Books on Lettering, Graphic Arts & Printing)
Best Price: $11.49
A one-stop resource for the history and technique of this ancient craft. Want to know when the...

Brush Meditation: A Japanese Way to Mind & Body HarmonyBrush Meditation: A Japanese Way to Mind & Body Harmony
Best Price: $197.50
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (4/07) Once in a while I find it...
The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting, Cursive and CalligraphicThe Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting, Cursive and Calligraphic
A challenging workbook. It's made my handwriting look great. I love how you trace right on the...
Calligraphic Flourishing: A New Approach to an Ancient ArtCalligraphic Flourishing: A New Approach to an Ancient Art
Best Price: $10.41
This book is a great addition to my collection of calligraphy books... and it is unlike any...
Sacred Calligraphy of the EastSacred Calligraphy of the East
Best Price: $20.85
What I like best about the book is the way in which it traces the historical development of...
Ancient Egyptian Calligraphy A Beginner's Guide to Writing HieroglyphsAncient Egyptian Calligraphy A Beginner's Guide to Writing Hieroglyphs
Best Price: $8.38
I guess I was expecting more. If you have children, they would get more out of this. It...
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