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# 200+ Pages Step-by-Step Techniques Comprehensive Guide Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design

**Brand:** margaret shepherd
**Price:** € 56.00
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## Summary

> 🖌️ Write Your Way to Elegance!

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- **What is this?** Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design by margaret shepherd
- **How much does it cost?** € 56.00 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Master the Craft:** Over 200 pages filled with techniques and tips to elevate your lettering skills.
- • **Inspire and Impress:** Create stunning designs that will wow your friends and colleagues.
- • **Perfect for All Levels:** Whether a beginner or a pro, this book caters to your unique journey.
- • **Unlock Your Creativity:** Dive into the art of beautiful writing with expert guidance.
- • **Join the Calligraphy Community:** Connect with fellow enthusiasts and share your masterpieces!

## Overview

Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design is an extensive resource for anyone looking to master the art of calligraphy. With over 200 pages of detailed instructions and creative inspiration, this book is designed for all skill levels, making it the perfect companion for aspiring artists and seasoned professionals alike.

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Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Write fancy! A great book for learning calligraphy!
  

*by G***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017*

I wanted to learn to write calligraphy. I knew a little already, but I wanted to refresh my skills and learn some new ones. As a teacher, I wanted to be able to impress my students with fancy letters sometimes. And, for other occasions like addressing a birthday card, or a love note to my wife, I wanted something to make people say, “Oooh! Did you write that?” Also, being able to write in calligraphy often makes you seem learned and knowledgeable of esoteric things. I’m all about that! I need all the help I can get seeming to be educated in mysterious and arcane subjects. So, I got some pens and this book. I’m very glad I did. This is a great book to, well, learn calligraphy.The first thing I like about it is that it is HAND LETTERED! I was kind of stunned to find this out. The entire text is written in calligraphy by hand. This is not a type set. That, in an of itself, makes the book worth looking at. I can’t imagine the work it took to write the entire book by hand.Additionally, the book is good at teaching you to write calligraphy, which is exceedingly helpful in a book called “Learn Calligraphy.” I disagree slightly with the author’s choice to begin with the Roman font, however. I learned “Chancery Italic” and “Gothic” some years ago (okay, 30 years ago). The Roman alphabet is simple in structure. But, nib angle is an issue. The Z is very difficult, as is the S. And many letters require you to change nib angle from 20 degrees to 45 degrees. But, on the other hand, her explanations and exercises teach you this. I just would have liked to start with an alphabet that was a little simpler in technique and more practical. Roman is, I think, really only good for titles. So, it’s hard to start using it for fun.That’s a very small issue, though. Mostly, I am very impressed with her great instructions and advice. Even though I don’t prefer it, I’m going to follow her instructions and go through the book little by little, doing the exercises, and learning the letters and strokes as she presents them. The book is designed to be a full course in calligraphy over time. You can’t digest the book all at once or quickly. It isn’t meant to be done that way. It’s meant to teach you the movements and habits that make calligraphy possible.Another strength of the book is the variety of fonts. She covers Roman, Celtic, Gothic, Bookhand, and Italic. Each alphabet has variations. In Roman, she covers the basic letter construction and then shows you five variations with serifs. It’s not huge, but I would argue that each style of serif does change the character and feel of the letters. She covers spacing the letters, as well, which can be difficult with some letters because the Roman alphabet has varying widths. She also shows a few examples of projects done with the Roman hand so you can see how it could be applied to your own artwork. Finally, she shows the “narrow” or Rustica version and “wide” or Quadrata forms of the Roman alphabet. So, if you’re counting, you have eight versions of the Roman alphabet: sans serif, five different serifs, Rustica, and Quadrata! Besides that, she also covers various flourishes and adornments for the alphabets. Oh yeah, you fancy now!Shepherd also includes some history on each alphabet and the book is arranged chronologically. So, by studying it page by page, you are also studying the history of letters. It helps to know some of the why the letters were formed the way they were.Finally, there are practice sheets included. However, you should make copies or use them as guidelines to put lines on your own paper. Or, for convenience, you can go to her website and print out pages on which to practice, which is kind of her. In all, this is great purchase for the calligraphy learner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great addition to your Calligraphy library
  

*by L***G on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024*

The book itself is made of high quality paper. The instructions are easy to follow, and the author gives a comprehensive overview of what's needed to begin in calligraphy, plus various fonts to learn. Now, the practice, practice, practice is up to you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    They have left handed info
  

*by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022*

I have a friend who is introverted to the extreme and the last few years have been very hard for them. They have reached some major life goals and to celebrate I got this book and some pens so they could embark on a new adventure. Finding new hobbies for lefties can sometimes be challenging if you don't think outside the box-- or your not sure which direction to look. I was very pleased to see the next handed info. I would have liked to seen more practice paper on the correct side for lefties but I put some graph in so they could make their own. I can't wait to see the amazing things that can be scribed from an amazing person!

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