Books & DVDs
We carry a wide range of books for Calligraphy and Bookbinding. Our selection covers a wide variety of calligraphy from Copperplate and Spencerian to the classical Broad Edge hands like Uncial and Foundational, and to the modern styles of calligraphy. With bookbinding you will find titles to help you learn how to bind your own books or read about conservation of historical texts.
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Happy Lettering with the Right Tools by Marika Koskimaki-Ketela
John Neal Books
Now: $12.95List: $22.50B3962. Happy Lettering with the Right Tools by Marika Koskimäki-Ketelä. 2014. 48pp. 11.5"x7.5". Paper. This enthusiastic book provides instruction on lettering with ruling pens - traditional ones and the newer ones made specifically for...B3962Now: $12.95List: $22.50 -
Heart of the Brush by Kazuaki Tanahashi
$39.95B4080. Heart of the Brush by Kazuaki Tanahashi. Paperback; 390 pages; 7" x 10" Dive into the rich history, techniques, and philosophy of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy with Kazuaki Tanahashi. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, this book offers...B4080$39.95 -
House Industries Lettering Manual by Ken Barber
$25.99B4519. House Industries Lettering Manual by Ken Barber. Paperback; 198 pages; 8.5" x 11" Discover the art and history of hand lettering with this comprehensive guide from House Industries, a renowned design studio. The book includes exercises, case...B4519$25.99 -
How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by Huyen Dinh
$19.95B28. How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by Huyen Dinh. Softcover; 176 pages; 7.25” x 9.25” Break the rules, let go of perfection, and use lettering as a form of self-expression. How to Be a Rule-Breaking Letterer by lettering artist Huyen...B28$19.95 -
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How To Write Copperplate by Hamid Reza Ebrahimi
Now: $29.75List: $35.00B3891. How to Write Copperplate by Hamid Reza Ebrahimi. 2010. 40pp English, 28pp Persian (Farsi). 8.5"x11". Paper NOTE: This title is out of print. Limited stock. No backorders. These books may have bumped corners and/or some other shelf wear. A good,...B3891Now: $29.75List: $35.00 -
I Am an Artist by Doro Globus and Rose Blake
$19.95B42. I Am an Artist by Doro Globus and Rose Blake. I Am an Artist invites young readers into the vibrant world of art, offering an engaging look at how and why artists create. Written by Doro Globus and illustrated by Rose Blake, this playful and...B42$19.95 -
Illuminated Initials in Full Color by Carol Belanger Grafton
$15.95B1999. Illuminated Initials in Full Color by Carol Belanger Grafton. 1995. 48pp. 9.25" x12.25". Paper. 548 illuminated letters have been selected from 19th-century reproductions of medieval manuscripts and are arranged alphabetically. The letters...B1999$15.95 -
Illuminated Letters Sketchbook by Jane Sullivan
$12.95B4145. Illuminated Letters Sketchbook by Jane Sullivan. 2016. 160pp. 6.3"x8.5". Hardcover Learn how to illuminate your writing like the scribes of the past! Bring letters to life with plant and animal motifs, swirling vines and leaves, graceful...B4145$12.95 -
Illuminating Women in the Medieval World by Christine Sciacca
$27.95B4202. Illuminating Women in the Medieval World by Christine Sciacca. 2017. 120pp. 7"x9". Hardcover. When one thinks of women in the Middle Ages, the images that often come to mind are those of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female laborers in...B4202$27.95 -
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In A Lone Breath... by Michael Clark
Now: $34.95List: $39.95B4291. In a lone breath it is written; it is spoken just the same by Michael Clark. 2019. 69pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. This is a wonderful display of Michael Clark's lettering and typeface designs done over many years. Each page is packed full of his drawn and...B4291Now: $34.95List: $39.95 -
In Progress (Revised Edition) by Jessica Hische
$32.50B25. In Progress (Revised Edition) by Jessica Hische. 2025 (2nd Edition). 256pp. Hardback. 8.35 x 10.3 inches. This revised edition of design-world darling Jessica Hische's career-spanning art book offers a fascinating inside look at her work in...B25$32.50 -
In the Beginning by Ann Hechle
B4332. In the Beginning: A Journey into Meaning through the Making of a Calligraphic Work by Ann Hechle. 2020. 28pp. 9.45"x 7.87". Paper In this copiously illustrated, full-color book, Ann Hechle shares with us her creation of this famous work: the...B4332Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases by Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander
$34.99B4293. Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases: A Project Approach for Learning Traditional Methods by Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander. 2019. 208pp. 8.5" x 11". Hardcover. Tom and Cindy first teach you beginning- and intermediate-level skills...B4293$34.99 -
Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters
$34.95B3350. Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond by Eleanor Winters. 2011. 229pp. 8-3/8"x11". PaperCovers letter variations (form, weight and proportions), flourishing and design, commercial and personal calligraphy, and calligraphic...B3350$34.95 -
Italic Letters: Calligraphy and Handwriting by Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty
B260. Italic Letters: Calligraphy and Handwriting by Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty. Paperback; 128 pages; 8.5” x 11” Delve into the art of Italic writing with this in-depth guide by renowned authors Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty. This unique...B260Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Italic Minuscules DVD by Reggie Ezell
Reggie Ezell
$15.00DVD55. Italic Minuscules DVD by Reggie Ezell. Part of a new series of instructional Calligraphy DVDs from Reggie Ezell. For beginning and intermediate students. Video is approximately 60 minutes and covers "all aspects" of the topic. Reggie has taught...DVD55$15.00 -
Japanese Bookbinding by Kojiro Ikegami
$39.95B4523. Japanese Bookbinding by Kojiro Ikegami. Hardcover; 127 pages; 7.5" x 10.5" Learn the art of Japanese bookbinding with guidance from a master. This book provides clear instructions for creating historically important styles of Japanese bindings and...B4523$39.95 -
John Stevens SCRIBE: Artist of the Written Word
B2982. John Stevens SCRIBE: Artist of the Written Word. 2013. 264pp. 8.75"x11.25". Hardcover. Preorder your copy today! This is not a digital download.You will be notified once the book has been reprinted. The shipping will be calculated at the time of...B2982Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Just My Type by Simon Garfield
$18.00B4521. Just My Type by Simon Garfield. Paperback; 356 pages; 5.5” x 8.25” Dive into the fascinating world of fonts with Simon Garfield as your guide. Whether you're curious about Ikea’s Verdanagate, the connection between the Beach Boys...B4521$18.00 -
Learning to Write Spencerian by Michael Sull
Michael Sull
$17.95B1816. Learning to Write Spencerian Script By Michael Sull & Debra Sull. 1993. 75pp. 6.75" x 8.5". Paper. An instructional manual for Spencerian covering equipment and tools, practice, and extensive instruction on the individual letters, by the man...B1816$17.95