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A7. Gestural Writing -- Book List
B2830. Finding the Flow by Gina Jonas.$24.95
"Beautiful examples are found in a lot of books, but I would recommend the book of my teaching master Brody Neuenschwander: "doe dit tot mijn gedachtenis" (Jezuswoorden). I have also found the Scripsit (26.1) issue featuring the work of Julian Waters very instructive. And of course the little Character book by John Stevens. Finally, the black-and white issue (issue 19.2) of Letter Arts Review from a couple of years ago."
Jezuswoorden is not presently available in North America, but a book on the full range of Brody's work, Textasy (B2917, $90) was recently published and limited number of copies will be available at LMS. You may pre-order a copy.
At Cheerio this spring, Yves mentioned the work of Elmo van Singerland, a Dutch lettering artist. Scripsit 19.2 (B2878. $12.00) has four pages of his work, along with that of Hermann Kilian, Sherry Bringham, Jose Mendoza Y Almeida & Tony Forster.
The Scripsit 26.1 is sold out, but Scripsit 21.2 (B2881, $12) is still available with lettering by Julian, John Stevens, Ward Dunham and Michael Clark. Pens & Protocol (B3016, $28) has a section of Julian Waters' calligraphy.
B2362. The Character. $20.00.
John Steven's forthcoming book (B2982 -- John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art) can be reserved at the pre-pub price of $29.95 until June 30, 2008 (the book is due to ship in the fall/winter of 2008.)
LR19-2. Letter Arts Review Issue 19-2: The Black and White Issue. $10.00
A7. Gestural Writing -- Supplies
NEED TO BRING: Mechanical pencil (with refills, HB lead at
0.5 mm); Speedball nibs C5, C4, and C3; Black non-waterproof
ink (Quink is a good choice); lots of inexpensive, smooth paper
(e.g., photocopier paper, A3 or 11"x17" that will allow sharp lines
without feathering); a few sheets of quality paper, not too big (e.g.,
BFK Rives); black pigment markers (0, 05, 0.1, and 0.2 mm—e.g.,
Pigma Micron); white correction fluid (for tiny retouchings, e.g., Dr.
Martin's Bleedproof White); scissors (or scalpel or X-acto with a
cutting mat).
OPTIONAL: Pointed brush; Pentel pointed brush;
watercolors and/or gouache; water pots, one with a dropper; ruling
pen; cola can pen.
MATERIALS FEE: $15 [includes a syllabus booklet
containing more than 40 pages of theory, exercise descriptions, and
a gallery of examples].
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B2917. Textasy: Work of Brody Neuenschwander
Textasy: The Work of Brody Neuenschwander
2006. 168pp. 9"x12.25". Hardcover.
Brody Neuenschwander uses his virtuosity to make complex works of art that cause the viewer to look, and read, and look again. He and/or his work has been featured at three of the international calligraphy conferences: Confluence, Experiment, and Legacies. His work is included in most all Letter Arts Review annual issues. This wonderful volume presents his calligraphic collages on paper and a pictorial overview of his letterscapes for cinema, theatre and architecture -- collaborative projects with filmmaker,
Peter Greenaway. Neunschwander’s writing is on layers of paper, naked skin and monumental walls. Superbly designed by Nej de Doncker, this lovely book is bound in cloth and printed on two types of paper -- one for the full color and the other for the text. Though printed and published in Belgium, the book is in English.
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B3016. Scripsit: Pens & Protocol: The Calligraphy of Official Washington
The Calligraphy of Official Washington. 2008. 44pp. 8.5x11. Paper
This full-color journal is a delight. We get both the visual delight of the many examples and the sharing of how it comes to be. First is the work of the official calligraphers of the White House (Pat Blair, Debra Brown, Rick Muffler) and the State Department (Jennifer Nicholason) - menus, place cards, invitations and the like in script and in italic. David Hobbs, Sammy Little, Mary Lou O'Brian and Marta Legeckis then give us insight into their calligraphic business with government agencies as they share many examples of that social calligraphy and awards work. Finally we are treated to a full seven pages of the exquisite lettering Julian Waters has done for National Geographic, the US Postal Service, the National Wildlife Federation, and others.
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B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art
Shipping in 2010.
B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art. 2010. Approx. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover.
Book now due December 2010.
A profusely illustrated, full-color retrospective of John Stevens' work with letterforms. Includes calligraphy and lettering -- artworks, personal work, experimental work, commissioned work -- as well as graphic work and type design. His body of work spans paper to stone, books to walls, to type and the digital realm.
In the text, John presents his approach to a design or work and his thoughts on letterforms, and continues with a discussion on tools, teaching, design and writing in general. Using his body of work as example, he makes the case that barriers between fine arts and graphic arts are mostly irrelevant.
Advance pre-paid orders receive prepublication price. To pre-pay with a credit card, provide your credit card information now. Your credit card will not be charged until approximately 2 months before the book ships.
Foreign customers are charged shipping based on the cost of mailing.
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LR19-2. Letter Arts Review: Vol.19, No.2
Letter Arts Review Volume 19 No. 2
Georgia Deaver: Her Brush & That Line
by Christine Colasurdo
Bartolomeo Sanvito: Part 2
by Paul Shaw
The Work of the Sofer
by Frances Siegel
Finding the Form of an Ancient Text
by Robert Bringhurst
Video Review: David Howells
Cover Artist: Thomas Ingmire
Look inside this issue (cover, table of contents, selected pages). This is a large file and may take some time to load. 19.2
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N09. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs
American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for beginners’ classes. They rust easily so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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I98. Higgins Non Waterproof India Drawing Ink
Higgins Non-waterproof India Drawing Ink
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P20-100. JNB 11x17 Practice Pad 100 Sheets
JNB Practice Pad
11"x17". Approximately 100 sheets.
Smooth surface white sheet. Guidelines will show through. Good for classes and practice (20 lb bond). (If you are taking the SF Academy of Arts or Ann Miller’s class, you need to order the P21 JNB Graph Pad, NOT this plain pad.)
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PS91. Rives BFK Paper
Rives BFK
100% Cotton. Neutral pH. 22"x30". 2 deckles. White. 250gsm.
This paper ships separately from books/supplies and requires extra shipping fees which WILL NOT be displayed during checkout. We will adjust your shipping costs before we charge your card .(click to read details)
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M17. Pigma Micron Black
Sakura Pigma Micron. Pigmented, waterproof, lightfast and acid free. Black only.
005 .20mm
01 .25mm
03 .35mm
05 .45mm
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I38. Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White Ink
Dr Martin’s Bleed Proof White
A dense, opaque smooth writing white for your dip pen. Thin with water to the proper consistency. Tint with watercolor or gouache for pastel letters. Recommended by John Stevens and Peter Thornton. 1oz.
Diane Von Arx uses a similar product, Pro-white (I62).
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