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Calligraphy
by Beverley Amos

Publisher Kangaroo Press
Edition Paperback

Designed for the beginner, this practical book will teach you how to quickly become an accomplished calligrapher. Well-known teacher Beverly Amos has put together this simple, step-by-step quide covering everything from materials and your working environment through to design features and posters.
Price: £9.95

Calligraphy for the Beginner
by Tom Gourdie

Publisher A&C Black
Edition Paperback

This classic book is the ideal introduction to calligraphy for the beginner. Calligraphy is a fascinating art and it doesn't require expensive equipment or much space. In this book, Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies the reader with a wealth of different alphabets and shows how each alphabet may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives guidance as to what materials and equipment are most suitable for both the beginner and the rapidly improving student. All in all, this is the perfect handbook for those wanting to develop their skill in the fascinating art of lettering.
Price: £7.99

Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners
by Janet Mehigan & Mary Noble

Publisher A&C Black
Edition Hardback

This is a complete beginner's guide to learning how to do calligraphy. It starts with a brief history and a discussion of all the materials and equipment that will be needed. It then explores in depth 15 of the most commonly used alphabet styles, with emphasis on developing rhythm in writing by building up experience in similarly formed letter shapes, and practising combining them in repetitive exercises. The final section explores the use of colour and gold to enliven the pages. All in all, this is the ideal guide for anyone wanting to take up calligraphy.
Price: £14.99

Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
by Janet Mehigan and Mary Noble

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Discover how to achieve perfect calligraphy using this ingenious 'three-stage' workbook for beginners. The first stage demonstrates the basic letter formation techniques behind each alphabet, then the second stage asks readers to practise writing the letters and simple sentences using the pre-ruled guide sheets at the back of the pack. The final stage is a series of attractive useful projects, which also introduces some more advanced practices and techniques. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, this book will teach all beginners to produce beautiful works of calligraphy every time.
Price: £12.99

Calligraphy for Beginners
by Tom Gourdie

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

As an introduction to calligraphy, the author, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable. This is one of the classic books in the field.
Price: £7.99

Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy
by Rebecca Yue

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Paperback

Rebecca Yue’s unique approach to calligraphy comes from years of teaching this ancient art. Whilst teaching new brushstrokes, 'Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy' allows the reader to practise them, and brushstrokes learnt previously, by writing Chinese words. As the lessons progress, the words introduced become more complicated. When there are enough words to form phrases, projects are introduced. These include painting Chinese characters onto a bonsai pot, a t-shirt, a vase and making personalised greeting cards.
Price: £14.99

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