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B3228. Art of Egyptian Hieroglyphics / Sandison
Art of Egyptian Hieroglyphics by David Sandison. 2005. 96pp. 10"x10". Hardcover
This beautiful, full-color book covers deciphering hieroglyphics, the principals of Egyptian art, techniques of the master craftsmen, line drawings, and paintings of everyday life in ancient Egypt. Many full page photos.
List Price $25.00
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B3053. An Abecedarium
An Abecedarium: Illuminated Alphabets from the Court of the Emperor Rudolf II. 1997. 64pp. 5.25"x7.25". Hardcover $14.95. JNB Sale: $9.95
A Roman capital alphabet and a gothic lowercase alphabet presented with intricate illumination. Each shown with the geometry of construction. The illumination that surrounds and frames the letters is in the naturalistic style of the Renaissance. The pages are from Mira calligraphiae monumenta.
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B2013. Art of Calligraphy/Harris
The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques.
By David Harris. 1995. 128pp. 8.75" x 11.25". Paper. LIST $17.95
This instructional manual presents 24 or so historical hands from rustic to italic. For each hand one or more historical examples are shown. Sometimes an enlarged detail or a
modern work in the hand are also given. Harris also gives us some background info on each hand. The instructional material includes exemplar alphabets and a ductus printed in several colors of transparent ink that show the individual strokes and their sequence. Hints on letter formation are
given. All illustrations are in full color.
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B2333. Artist & Alphabet (HARDCOVER)
Artist & Alphabet: 20th Century Calligraphy & Letter Arts in America.
Curated by Jerry Kelly & Alice Koeth. 1999. 136pp.
8" x 11". Hardcover (cloth). Retail Price $50.00.
Records this landmark exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Society of Scribes, Ltd. It assembles 100 calligraphers and lettering artists -- from Arnold Bank and John Howard Benson to Al Zanetti and Hermann Zapf -- who shaped the taste and history of the craft in America in the 20th century. 72 pages in color. Limited supply of sale price copies.
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B2761. Beautiful Alphabet/Muess
The Beautiful Alphabet: Lettering Designs Based on the Roman Model
By Johannes A Muess. 2004. 80pp. 8.5"x12". Hardcover $35.00. SALE
Using both geometry and an artist's eye, Muess presents the Roman alphabet a letter at a time. For each, a Roman inscription, a Renaissance or 20th century exemplar are provided. The progress of the construction of each letter is shown with steps for basic shape, varying thickness of line, addition of serifs, and fine corrections. Included are 26 colorful compositions combining the letter, the arcs, and other elements. It's a different, but beautiful book of drawn letters. Text in English and German.
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B2651. Calligraphy's Flowering, Decay, & Restauration
Calligraphy's Flowering, Decay, & Restauration
By Paul Standard. (1948) 1978. 38pp. 6x9.25". Paper $5.00
This is a wonderful introduction to American calligraphers up to 1948. Includes Dwiggins, Grushkin, Ogg, Chappel, Wong, Bank and more. Printed in two colors. Designed by Ray DaBoll whol also lettered the marginal notes. This is the first (and only) paperback edition.
The white covers may be scuffed slightly and may have toned some around the edges and spine.
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B3094. 101 Celtic Illuminated Letters/Davis
101 Celtic Illuminated Letters By Courtney Davis. 224pp. 6.5x6". Paper $14.99. Sale
These 101 illuminated designs each reflect the history of Celtic design from the earliest examples to Davis's modern interpretations. Perfect for using on personal art.
B3095. 101 Celtic Spirals. Buy both and save.
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B3095. 101 Celtic Spirals/Davis
101 Celtic Spirals by Courtney Davis. 224pp. 6.5x6". Paper $14.99. Sale
These 101 designs are printed in full color, each accompanied by a black and white version perfect for scanning or photocopying for use on personal art, design, or craft projects.
B3094. 101 Celtic Illuminated Initials. Buy both and save.
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B3097. Celtic Knots / Meehan
Celtic Knots: Mastering the Traditional Patterns by Aidan Meehan. 2003. 192pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $25.95. Sale
Celtic knotwork is the single most widely appealing form within the rich repertoire of Celtic design. This course of instruction starts with the basic knot. Each unit then builds on that base, step by step. The exercises at the end of each stage ensure that you have mastered the techniques before you proceed to the next stage. You learn how to create designs with more complex knots and how to draw border layouts. 2843 illustrations
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B2931. Complete Guide to Calligraphy
The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects
Edited by Ralph Cleminson. 2006. 224pp. 8"x10.75". Hardcover with concealed spiral. Retail Price $35.00.
This step-by-step handbook includes 14 scripts: Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. There are 50 projects, such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a
“hope, love and joy” talisman in Chinese.
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