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Odyssey Conference Class Listing
A6: History of Western Alphabets
Recommended Books
B135-H. Historical Scripts by Stan Knight
Writing & Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston. Out-of-print but a few used copies available.
B041. Hardcover
B042. Paperback
Ewan will take part in the signing party / social on Wednesday evening
Also of interest:
B3055. Edward Johnston Lettering and Life by Ewan Clayton and Phil Baines.
B2132. Calligraphy by Claude Mediavilla.
B1540-P. The Origin of the Serif by E. Catich.
At the Calligraphy Connection2009, Ewan taught a class titled: The Wayfaring Line. For that class he highly recommended
B3174. Lines: A Brief History by Tim Ingold.
B2442. Spring Lines. David Jones in Ditchling 1921-1924. 2003. Edited by Derek Shiel with essays by Anthony Hyne, Ewan Clayton and Derek Shiel.
Pens: Dip-pens (Rexel (N04), Brause (N02) or Speedball (N09) square cut nibs – Rexel 1.5 mm or C2 Speed¬ball (N09) is particularly useful), reeds and quill pens for experimenting with if you have any.
Ink/Paint: Black ink, not waterproof – I prefer students to use Sumi (I70, I71) where possible. Some gouache colors (WNGxxx) if in doubt choose Venetian Red or Oxide of Chromium green.
Paper: Layout Bond (P12, P20) not smaller than 11" by 17"; 10 sheets of similar sized tracing paper (P43).
Misc: Cloth for wiping the pen, water con¬tainer (S731), a brush for the gouache (BR27), ruler (S270, S271), pencil and eraser (E09).
Materials Fee: none.
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All pre-orders for the Odyssey Conference receive 10% discount.
Pre-order for pick-up at the Odyssey Conference and pay $0.00 shipping.
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B135-H. Historical Scripts/Knight
B135-H. Historical Scripts: From Classical Times to the Renaissance by Stan Knight. 112pp. 9" x 12". Hardcover. Retail Price $39.95. SALE
An indispensible resource for the study of historical hands. Stan has selected the best examples for Rustic Capitals, Square Capitals, Uncials, Half-Uncials, Caroline Minuscules, Gothic Scripts, Versals, Renaissance Roman and Italics - total of 56 different inscriptions and manuscripts! Enjoy the book with its excellent visuals as it presents the history and developments of the hands. And, if so inclined, use the book to study the forms and replicate with pen and ink. For each manuscript, Stan provides an enlarged section (for letterforms), the full page (for page design), and an actual-size sample (to show you rhythm and letter & word spacing). The perfect complement to Sheila Waters' Foundations of Calligraphy (B2769, $35.00)
The revised and enlarged edition (1998) of this valuable resource. Forward by Ewan Clayton. Includes a helpful glossary and extensive bibliography. Stan Knight is an internationally recognized lettering artist, teacher and author. He is a fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators.
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B041. Writing & Illuminating HARDCOVER
B041. Writing & Illuminating & Lettering.
By Edward Johnston. (1906) 436pp. 4.75"x7.25 ". Hardover, used.
An encyclopedic treatment By the man who revived calligraphy in the 20th century. Much in more recent books is derived from this one. Originally published in 1906 and kept in print through many editions and printings. Now out-of-print in hardcover.
Limited Supply. These are nice used copies. Edition varies.
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B042. Writing & Illuminating & Lettering PAPERBACK
Writing & Illuminating & Lettering.
By Edward Johnston. (1906) 436pp. 4.75"x7.25 ". Paperback, used.
An encyclopedic treatment By the man who revived calligraphy in the 20th century. Much in more recent books is derived from this one. Originally published in 1906 and kept in print through many editions and printings. Now out-of-print in paperback.
Limited Supply. These are nice used copies. Edition varies.
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B3055. Edward Johnston: Lettering & Life
Edward Johnston: Lettering and Life by Ewan Clayton and Phil Baines. 2007. 96pp. 8"x10.5". Paper
Explores Johnston’s life and work and the influence he had on typography and calligraphy. It provides a fresh look at Johnston with 56 color and 43 b&w images of his work, along with about 25 photos from the Johnston family photograph album (including six of him in Canada in 1898).
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B2132. Calligraphy/Mediavilla
Calligraphy
By Claude Mediavilla. 1996. 336 pp. 10" x 13". Hardcover.
An encyclopedic treatment of calligraphy: tools and materials, the history of writing & script, the historical hands (Roman caps, rustic, Roman cursive, uncial, Carolingian, gothic scripts, Renaissance writing styles - including 22 model alphabets with ductus), the writing masters, the
20th century calligraphic revival and calligraphy & abstract painting. 490 illustrations, 200 in color. Full of color illustrations from historical sources and from contemporary scribes. It is also full of Mediavilla’s work which is seldom seen in the USA. Worth the price.
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B1540-P. Origin of the Serif (Paperback)/Catich
The Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich. 1968 (1991). 312pp. 8"x10.5". Paperback.
The definitive work on the origin and development of the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written. Includes Catich’s large brush capitals A-Z and instructions on making them. Full of illustrations. A superb reprint for all interested in Roman caps.
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N04. Mitchell Nibs (Round Hand)
Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs
Straight cut. Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm),
2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm),
4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm). Retail Price $1.45.
Flexible calligraphy nibs from England. Straight cut. Reservoirs are purchased separately. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Carolingian, ItalicUncials, Gothic, Foundational Hand, and Roman Caps. Used by professional calligraphers with and without the reservoirs. Some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular nibs for calligraphy. Give them a try.
See N05 for Left Hand Mitchell Nibs.
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N02. Brause Calligraphy Nibs
Sizes in millimeters (0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Oblique cut.
List Price: $2.19.
Brause calligraphy nibs are popular with both professionals and beginners. Stiffer nibs with reservoir on top. High quality nibs from Germany. Order these if you have a heavy hand and apply strong pressure when you write. These chisel edged dip nibs are great for Blackletter (Gothic/Old English), Italic, and other hands.
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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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