The Art and Science of Handwriting
This book reflects the various facets of the author’s lifetime of work in letterforms. The collection of papers and articles, linked by a commentary o
Calligraphic Type Design in the Digital Age: An Exhibition in Honor of the Contributions of Hermann and Gudrun Zapf
Over the past 50 years Hermann and Gudrun Zapf have designed some of the modern world’s most unique and innovative typefaces. In fact, so ubiquito
Arabic Typography
Designed for everyone using Arabic type, this practical book is a comprehensive study of Arabic letterforms and styles. It includes a concise overview
Brushstroke and Free-Style Alphabets
100 complete modern alphabets, number sets, special symbols. A wide range of casual, “free” lettering styles, often with vignettes. 100 plates.
An Animated Alphabet
This is not your average, whitebread alphabet book! Marie Angel is arguably the finest miniaturist to have worked in this century. Her luminou
The Hours of Simon de Varie
Leading French painters in the late medieval period executed miniatures for lavishly illuminated books of hours. In the mid-fifteenth century, Simon
Lettering Tips: For Artists, Graphic Designers, and Calligraphers
Learn the basic techniques of expert calligraphy quickly and easily with this illustrated, step-by-step guide. Covering the major styles of alphabets,
Alphabets and Ornaments
750 items, 14th through 19th century: alphabets, scripts, cartouches, title pages, ornamentation.
Victorian Decorative Letters CD-ROM and Book
Add a lavish period touch to advertisements, posters, menus—almost any graphic project—with the superbly drawn, copyright-free capital let
Modern Display Alphabets
100 contemporary display alphabets — upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, punctuation.