Summer 2012 - John Neal, Bookseller

B2979. Little Manual of Calligraphy
by Charles Pearce. 32pp. 10"x8".
Paper $12.95
Handwritten throughout, this is one
of the most beautiful calligraphy
manuals. Each hand is presented
with an exemplar alphabet with
ductus. Pearce is a master scribe, and
his manual belongs in every
calligrapher’s library.
B3098.
Calligraphy
Alphabets
for
Beginners:
The Easy
Way to Learn
Lettering
and
Illumination Techniques by Mary
Noble and Janet Mehigan. 2008.
96pp. 6.5"x8". Hardcover, concealed
spiral $21.99. SALE $19.79
Presents instruction for Uncial,
Foundational, Carolingian, Italic,
Flourished Italic Copperplate, Gothic,
Lombardic Capitals & numerals.
Letters are presented in groups of
similar forms with ductus and
stop-action photos. Final section
presents adding metallics and color
to letters and pieces with some
newer techniques.
B2623. The
Calligrapher’s
Bible:
100 Complete
Alphabets
and How to
Draw Them
by David
Harris. 2003.
256pp. 6.5"x8". Hardcover, hidden
spiral $24.99. JNB Price $22.49
A brief section on tools, materials
and techniques is followed by an
amazing array of alphabets: medieval
and modern, formal and informal.
Each has an exemplar alphabet with
ductus, including pen angle changes
within strokes for certain alphabets.
The opposite page has instructions
on the basic structures of the letters
for the hand. Includes broad edge,
pointed pen, and brush alphabets.
The small size & spiral format makes
it easy to use. (Note: The instructional
photos for the pointed pen script
alphabets do not follow the standard
practice in the USA.)
B2762. The
Encyclopedia
of
Calligraphy
Techniques:
Step-by-
Step
Visual Guide by Mary Noble & Janet
Mehigan. 2005. 160pp. 9"x9".
Hardcover $27.95. SALE $19.95
This lavishly illustrated
manual covers essential
tools and materials, basic penmanship,
hand position, and illumination.
Each technique is illustrated by clear,
full-color photographs. Includes an
extensive gallery of marvelous and
inspiring works.
Calligraphy instructional
B2811. The
Art & Craft
of Hand
Lettering by
Annie Cicale.
Revised 2011.
192pp.
10"x10".
Paper $19.95
Annie Cicale is well-known to
calligraphers throughout the USA and
Canada from the many workshops and
classes she has taught for guilds and at
many of the summer conferences. The
B3448.
The Art of
Calligraphy
& Lettering:
Master
techniques
for traditional
and
contemporary
handwritten fonts by Cari Ferraro,
Arthur Newhall, Eugene Metcalf,
John Stevens. 2011. 144pp. 9"x12".
Paper $19.95. SALE $17.95
Provides a broad scope of
instruction, starting with
basic calligraphic alphabets and
moving to contemporary calligraphic
characters. Creative step-by-step
demonstrations introduce readers to
illumination and word painting,
while inspirational projects teach
beginners how to incorporate their
new skills into a variety of crafts.
This book is pulled from existing
titles by Ferraro, Newhall & Metcalf.
John Stevens has provided a series of
alphabets.
john stevens
B3137.
Celebration
Calligraphy:
Complete
Instructions
and Models
for Special
Occasion
Alphabets, Borders, and Motifs by
Ruth Booth. 2008. 128pp. 8.75"x 8.75".
Paper $21.95. SALE $9.95
This is an all-in-one manual
on cards and invitations for
calligraphers. You get 12 alphabets,
including contemporary hands which
draw on historical models but have a
modern look, plus italic, black- letter &
copperplate. A full model alphabet
with ductus is provided for each.
new printing has the same fine
alphabets and good instruction, but
now with larger reproductions of the
historical manuscripts. Exemplars
include foundational, italic, Roman,
black letter, uncial, italic handwriting,
pointed pen, brush lettering and
ruling pen alphabets. She covers
design and includes a generous
gallery. Color throughout. Our most
highly recommended instructional
book for broad-edged calligraphy.
Great for classes or self-study.
B2362.
The Character:
Selected Works,
Calligraphy,
Drawings, Paintings
by John
Stevens. 2000.
33pp. 6"x9".
Paper $20.00
Features over
30 pieces of
John Stevens'
remarkable work,
including quotes,
alphabets, and
pieces incorporating
paintings
& drawings.
Stevens states in
the opening comments
that he
hopes to “create visual poetry.” The
works in this book are visual poetry,
uniting meaning and presentation
beautifully. Comes with a bookmarkstyle
guide with the title and tools
used for each piece. Full-color
throughout. Limited quantities.
See page 8 for B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art.
2012. 240pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $49.95. Pre-publication price $34.95
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