excellent calligraphic resource

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	• Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers Jacqueline Svaren Taplinger Publishing Company, 1986 average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

excellent calligraphic resource

this is one of the books i learned out of. it's packed with great info, and everything. sometimes its hard to find it in the calligraphic layout, and some of the alphabets lack important info like nib angle. but despite its faults it's still exceedingly useful.

For Professionals and Amateurs

As a high school student this was an essential book. It is a compilation of different alphabets and includes precise instruction on the construction of individual letters. It was the fundamental basis for my calligraphy classes. 5 years later, as a professional calligrapher I refer back from time to time to learn a new alphabet suited for the job at hand. It is amazing how much someone (amateur or professional) can learn from this book.

I must say, the alphabets are `standard' and do not include personal technique. It is imperative to learn the basic and standard structure of an alphabet before you add individual style (which this book allows); once you have mastered the fundamentals of that alphabet then you can add your personal touches. I have many other books which include calligraphic fonts but this is the most critical one I own. I bring this very book with me to a client to pick out an alphabet and it is the one I use to teach my students.
I cannot express in words how great it is!

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The Best of the Best

What more can I say: THE BEST OF THE BEST!

One of my favorites...

This attractive, information-packed book inspired me at a time when I was ready to drop calligraphy. It focuses on increasing the intermediate calligrapher's repertoire of alphabets, rather than on introductory material. The variety of beautifully lettered alphabets provide inspiration for many projects. I highly recommend it.

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