|
Calligraphy & Illumination
|
|
Bookbinding & Book Arts
Calligraphy & Illumination
More Books
|
|
B3782. Royal Manuscripts: Genius of Illum. / McKendrick et al
Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination by Scot McKendrick, John Lowden, and Kathleen Doyle. 2012. 448pp. 9"x11". Hardcover
Now available. Free media mail shipping,
The Illuminated manuscripts collected by the kings and queens of England from the 9th to the 16th century form the heart of a unique and visually stunning collection held by the British Library. Over 150 examples from this exceptional collection are presented in this lavishly illustrated catalogue. Each manuscript is described and illustrated with one or more beautifully reproduced images. Includes three illustrated chapters which explore the wider history and context of this unique collection. 290 color plates.
|
|
|
|
B3781. Royal Illuminated Manuscripts From King Athelstan / McKendrick & Doyle
Royal Illuminated Manuscripts from King Athelstan to Henry VIII by Scot McKendrick and Kathleen Doyle. 2012. 96pp. 7"x9". Paper
Showcases 41 manuscripts from the exhibit with 47 marvelous full-page color reproductions, most enlarged details. The text concisely discusses the manuscript, the images and the history of ownership. It's a quick read - just enough interesting details to enhance your enjoyment of the visuals.
|
|
|
|
B3783. Medieval Cats / Walker-Meikle
Medieval Cats by Kathleen Walker-Meikle. 2011. 96pp. 6"x7.5". Hardcover
Images of cats appear extensively in medieval manuscripts, where they are depicted as pets and mousers, appear in bestiaries and marginalia, and are even depicted in religious iconography. This delightful and informative gift book presents a wealth of cat imagery from medieval sources and is peppered with fascinating facts and stories of people and their pets in the Middle Ages. 75 color plates.
|
|
|
|
B3449. Arabic Graffiti / Zoghbi & Zaza
Arabic Graffiti by Pascal Zoghbi and Stone aka Don Karl. 2011. 200pp. 11.25"x8.25". Hardcover. List $34.95
Includes a helpful and concise discussion of Arabic script and classic script styles, a presentation of vernacular Arabic writing on signs and trucks as well as actual graffiti, the work of selected lettering artists, and a portfolio of typography and logos influenced by the urban Arabic aesthetic. Full-color throughout. 325 photos and illustrations.
"...a window onto a vibrant contemporary lettering scene that deserves to be much better known in the Western world. The quality of the photographs and artwork is very impressive." - Christopher Calderhead
|
|
|
|
B3314. Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet / Healy
A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet by John Healey & Rex Smith. 2009. 116pp. 5"x7.75". Paper
Tells the fascinating history of the Arabic Alphabet, a story that is entwined with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. Traces the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, a descendant of Phoenician, which itself gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Includes a glossary.
|
|
|
|
B3310. Alphabeasties / Werner & Forss
Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types by Sharon Werner and Sarah Forss. 2009. 56pp. 9"x11.5". Harcover $19.99. SALE
From an alligator made of aaa's to a zebra made of zzz's, the alphabeasties in this book are ingeniously built out of multiple typefaces. Adults and children will be engaged and delighted with the flaps, which lift to reveal "beasties" for each letter of the alphabet.
|
|
|
|
B3148. Uncommon Numbers II / Zoby
Uncommon Numbers II edited by Brenda Casey Zoby.
2010. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper
A further number anthology with contributions by Marsha Brady, Larry Brady, Denis Brown, Michael Clark, Georgia Deaver, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Jean Larcher, Judy Melvin, Brody Neuenschwander, Charles Pearce, John Stevens, Sheila Waters, Ann Alaia Woods, and more.
It showcases styles, techniques, and lettering artists and also includes information about dealing calligraphically with fractions, ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and Roman numerals.
Essential information for every working calligraphy library.
Special Price: Purchase a complete set of all three
Uncommon Numbers Books for only $39.95.
B2302. The Uncommon Numbers Manual. Spiral $14.95
B2081. Uncommon Numbers: A Source Book for Artists. Paper $14.95
View a page from Larry Brady and Emily Brown Shield.
|
|
|
|
B3244. Calligraphy / Lach
Calligraphy by Denise Lach. 2009. 192pp. 9.25" x 10.25". Hardcover.
This striking and original book is a gallery of Lach’s calligraphic work and techniques. She presents the tools she uses in her work, each with illustrative examples: broad-edge nibs, automatic pens, Pilot Parallel Pens, music nibs (for writing the notes, not the 5-line staff the notes are placed on), plus reed pens & bamboo pens, felt tip pens, and brushes. There are multi-page sections on using the ruling pen, cola pen (made from an aluminum soda can), and pipettes as lettering tools. Lach briefly discusses - using visual examples - line weight, letter and line spacing, rotation, setting a rhythm, pen position & speed, variations on a theme, organic shapes, concentric compositions, serifs, and depth & density. Then you see how she creates letterforms using stamping with unconventional materials. Examples of stamping include a row of glue-together toothpicks, sharpened sticks, an ordinary cork, foam rubber and sponge. She shows examples of combining tools and techniques in one piece. Throughout the book, with calligraphic compositions from her hand and the photos that inspired them, she invites us to look closely at details and textures in nature, expand our powers of observation and find creative ideas in the world around us.
These books are imported from England. They will usually have a slightly bumped corner.
|
|
|
|
B3246. Scripsit: Sheila Waters Retrospective
Sheila Waters Retrospective. Scripsit Issue. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11".
Here it is. What we have been waiting years for - 300 full-color images of Sheila’s life’s work, designed by Julian Waters. This issue of Scripsit presents Sheila’s Retrospective Show of 2009. A great companion to her instructional book, Foundations of Calligraphy. Julian has designed a new typeface to be used for the first time in this publication. Scripsit is the quarterly journal of the Washington (DC) Calligraphers Guild. This is a special double issue.
Reviews & Comments
|
|
|
|
B3245. USA/USSR Calligraphia
USA/USSR Calligraphia. 1991. 36pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
Exhibit Catalog for a juried exhibition of Russian (Soviet) and American Calligraphy. Text in English and Russian. 59 pieces are shown, most in full color. From more than 1100 submissions, 104 from the USSR and 72 from the US were chosen for the exhibition. Includes a list of all the participants.
|
|
|
