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Calligraphy & Calligraphers
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B3401. World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy / Calderhead
The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art of Fine Writing-History, Craft, Technique compiled and edited by Christopher Calderhead and Holly Cohen. 2011. 320pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00
Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. Using visual examples accompanied by expert commentary, The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy features 55 living scripts, including: Carolingian (Roman), Japanese Hiragana (Japanese), Thuluth (Arabic), Ü-Chen (Tibetan), and Yerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script includes an overview of its origins, traditions, and unique characteristics, while an expanded description includes the kind of writing system used, the direction and sequence of the lines of continuous text, distinctions between majuscule and minuscule, and the principal writing tool. Both a step-by-step guide and sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreaking collection will teach and inspire you.
Free media mail shipping (USA only) for orders through Nov 30, 2011.
"[The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy] is phenomenal!" June T., South Africa 11-7-2012
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B3450. Ink Garden of Brother Theopane / Millen
The Ink Garden of Brother Theopane by C.M. Millen. 2010. 32pp. 11.5x9. Hardcover $17.95
In a monastery in the mountains of Mourne during the Middle Ages, one young monk struggles to focus on his task: copying the Bible and other scholarly books with plain brown ink made from wood bark in plain brown books in his plain brown robe at his plain brown desk. Andrea Wisnewski's illustrations, inspired by the illuminated letters that the medieval monks created in books like the Book of Kells, bring to life the colors and beauty that surround Brother Theophane amidst the plain world of the monastery.
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B3435. About More Alphabets (Zapf) / Kelly
About More Alphabets: The Types of Hermann Zapf by Jerry Kelly with a foreword by Robert Bringhurst. 2011. 112pp. 4.5"x7". Hardcover
In 1960, the Typophiles published a now-treasured chapbook on Hermann Zapf's metal faces. More than 50 years later, this new volume brings you up-to-date, presenting a selection of his major alphabet design projects. Even as letterforms have changed from metal to phototype to digital, Zapf has continued to produce exceptional typefaces - most drawing from pen-made forms. The book is filled with type drawings and trials and other illustrations, some rarely seen. Purchase your copy of this finely-printed letter art treasure designed by Jerry Kelly. (As a used book, the first Zapf chapbook can command $100 or more.). Typophile Chap Book New Series no. 3.
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B3445. Celebrate Calligraphy
Celebrate Calligraphy. 2011.88pp. 8.5"x11.75". Paper
Now Available!
Exquisite calligraphy, illumination, heraldry and lettering selected from the most recent work of SSI Fellows and Lay Members. Includes a wide array of traditional and contemporary work to delight your eye and inspire your scribal soul. As you would expect from the SSI, these are treatments to enhance the text, rather than abstract calligraphic compositions. This color-filled exhibition catalog celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators (SSI).
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B2916. Pen & Print 1906-2006: Legacy of Johnston
Pen & Print 1906-2006: The Legacy of Edward Johnston. 2006. 96pp. 9.5"x11". Paper
This full color catalog reproduces 60 pieces, including work by Denis Brown, Donald Jackson, Stan Knight, Susan Hufton, Mary Noble, Timothy Noad, John Woodcock, Gerald Fleuss, Sam Sommerville, Ann Hechle, and Ann Camp. The pieces -- on paper, vellum, fabric, glass and stone -- range from traditional Royal letters patent to abstract compositions. Essays: Timothy Noad on Illuminating, John Nash on Brush Lettering, Michael Renton on Wood Engraving, Careth Colgan on Inscriptions, Susan Hufton on Writing, Charmain Mocatta on Lettering on Glass.
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B2919. Celebration of Calligraphy / SSI
Celebration of Calligraphy: Seventy-Five Years of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators. 1996. 64pp. 8.25"x10.5". Paper
Now Available.
Another great SSI Catalog filled with calligraphic eye-candy, English style. Includes pieces by Marie Angel, Denis Brown, Heather Child, Hazel Dolby, Gaynor Goffe, Anne Hechle, David Howels, Donald Jackson, Janet Mehigan, Timothy Noad, Irene Wellington and more. This collection of exquisite calligraphy, illumination, heraldry and lettering celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators (SSI).
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B3398. WordsWork / Austrailian Society
WordsWork: Calligraphy and Lettering Art of Australia and New Zealand - 2009-2010. 2010. 150pp. 8.75x11.25. Paper
Presents the talents of 72 Australian and New Zealand calligraphers and lettering artists. It is a showcase of traditional and non-traditional calligraphic art, from works on canvas, vellum, and paper to sculptures, book art, clothing, ceramics and more. 170 color photos. Published by the Australian Society of Calligraphers.
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B3364. International Exhibition of Calligraphy
International Exhibition of Calligraphy: 2008 & 2009. Boxed set of two full-color paperbound catalogs: St Petersburg 2008 (247+45pp) and Moscow 2009 (145pp). 8 5/8"x11".
Documents two exciting exhibitions held in Russia. 2008 features the work of 68 calligraphers, 2009 features 55. Represented are well-known USA and European lettering artists, including Karen Acoff, GSE Briem, Claude Dieterich, Jean Larcher, Brody Neuenschwander, Katharina Pieper, Joachim Propfe, and Werner Schneider. In addition, there are scribes from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus & Armenia; Iran, Syria, Jordan & Turkey; Mongolia, Taiwan, Japan and China. In addition to the Latin alphabet, there are works in Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, and Chinese. All text in both English and Russian.
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B3418. Thoughtful Gestures / Leterme
Thoughtful Gestures: The Calligraphic Art of Yves Leterme. 2011. 96pp. 8.25x9. Paper
Belgian calligrapher Yves Leterme first discusses his gestural writing, providing practical info on letterforms (size, ascenders & descenders), speed & rhythm, word & line spacing, the calligraphic line, and the effect of the writing instrument. The second section is a presentation of his recent commissions and commercial work, including body painting, murals and work on fabric. The last section showcases his personal artwork, the gesso pieces, including the technical and philosophical aspects of their creation. Over 100 full-color photos of his work. It is an instructive read as well as a catalog of Leterme's distinctive lettering art.
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B3397. Poetics of Written Space
The Poetics of Written Space: Handwriting and Calligraphy. 2010. 52pp. 8x11.5. Paper
Catalog of an exhibit of expressive calligraphy in Italy in the fall of 2010. Introductory essay by Monica Dengo and Monica Viero. For each of the 18 artists, two to four photos of their work and a brief bio are presented. Text in English and Italian. Full-color throughout.
Artists: Kitty Sabatier (France), Benno Aumann (Italy-Germany), Satsuki Hatsushima (England-Japan), Adriana Seri (Italy), Ye Xin (France-China), Hassan Massoudy (France-Iraq), Torsten Kolle (Germany), Mari Bohley (Germany), Cinzia Ruggieri (Italy), Birgit Nass (Germany), Ewan Clayton (England), Brody Neuenshwander (Belgium-USA), Carlo Buffa (Italy), Monica Dengo (Italy-USA), Akar Abdallah (France-Tunisia), Laurent Rébéna (France), Michaela Keller (Switzerland), Norio Nagayama (Italy-Japan), Dominique Pinchi (France-Italy).
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