Summer 2012 - John Neal, Bookseller

B2787. The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury
of Decorative Calligraphy by Margaret Morgan.
2006. 256pp. 5.75"x7.75". Spiral Hardcover $24.99.
JNB Price $22.49
Step-by-step instructions for creating 12 illuminated
alphabets including Celtic, Saxon, Gothic,
Romanesque and Modern Revival. Both caps and
minuscules are presented, along with borders and
decorations. Gilding is also covered. Gallery of
historical and contemporary illuminated letters.
More than 400 color illustrations.
illumination how-to
The Gilded Page: The
History and Technique of
Manuscript Gilding by
Kathleen P. Whitley. 2009.
238pp. 6"x9".
B3168-H. Hardcover $49.95
B3168-P. Paper $34.95
Explains in detail the
historical and modern
techniques of manuscript gilding, along with
recipes and helpful hints; step-by-step methods
of applying and burnishing gold; tools, methods,
and materials employed in flat, raised, and pattern
gilding; historical mordants such as Gesso
Sottile, Gum Ammoniac, Gum Arabic, and Garlic
Juice; and modern mordants such as Acrylic
Gesso and White Glue. 2nd edition; revised, with
color plates.
B2611. The Illuminated
Alphabet: An Inspirational
Introduction to Creating
Decorative Calligraphy by
Patricia Seligman. Calligraphy
by Timothy Noad. 1994.
160pp. 9"x9". Paper $14.95.
This how-to book for making
illuminated letters presents: Celtic, Gothic, Romanesque,
Renaissance, Modern Revival. Step-by-step
illustrations for drawing, gilding, and painting these
decorated letters. This lush book is crisply printed in
color throughout. For each initial letter, an initial from
a manuscript is shown. A wonderful book!
DVD14. Gilding for Calligraphers.
Selecting and
preparing vellum; slaking
plaster and making gesso;
gilding using loose leaf gold;
preparing gum ammoniac
and gilding with transfer
gold; painting with shell
gold and color.
130 minutes. $37.50
DVD16. Modern Gilding
for Calligraphers. Curing
and cutting quills; using
quills and metal pens on
paper and vellum; writing
with gesso; using brushes
on fabric; combining traditional
and modern sizes; and
laying loose-leaf, transfer, shell gold, & platinum
on vellum, paper & fabric. 70 minutes. $35.00
B2956. Ornamental
Letters by Catherine
Auguste. 2007. 107pp.
8.5"x8.5". Paper $19.95.
JNB Price $18.95
Step-by-step instructions
on creating illuminated letters
in a variety of styles. Explores
different themes: flowers, leaves and branches,
animals and fabulous creatures. For each, she shows
some variations in layout and colors so you can create
your own illuminated letters or copy the models.
DVD49. Gilding & Painting
the Illuminated Letter by
Rosemary Buczek.
90 minutes. DVD $40.00
Rosemary takes you
from start to finish
in the creation of a beautiful
illuminated letter. Step-by-step,
she shows and clearly describes the process and
techniques. She shows you how to use a modern size
to adhere the 23K gold, and then you see up close the
intricate painting techniques – with both watercolor
and gouache – used to complete the letter. Includes
creating design elements with a stylus in the raised
gold. Rosemary is a popular teacher at both the
summer conference and at the IAMPETH convention.
Rosemary has been creating commissioned works in
pen and ink, watercolor and 23K Gold for over 30 years.
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ROSEMARY BUCZEK : ILLUMINATION DVDS
Note: These DVDs are made to view on a regular DVD
player connected to your TV. They are not made for
viewing on your computer. A PAL Format DVD for DVD
players outside North and most of South America is
now available. (DVD49-PAL, $40.00)
DVD41. Drawing and
Painting the Acanthus
Leaf by Rosemary Buczek.
Approx 120 minutes.
DVD $32.00
Covers the basic elements of
drawing and painting the
Acanthus Leaf. In three
segments, Rosemary approaches a basic level for
beginners, an intermediate level, and an advanced
level of drawing and painting this leaf. She includes a
set of patterns for you to download.
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