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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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  • Letters Slate Cut 2nd Edition

    Letters Slate Cut 2nd Edition

    B2610. Letters Slate Cut: Workshop philosophy and practice in the making of letters - a sequel By David Kindersley and Lida Lopes Cardozo. Second Edition. 1990. 7.5" x 10". Paper. October2022: This title is out of stock. For further inquiries please...
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  • Lines to Live By / Gold
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    Lines to Live By by Mike Gold

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    B4123. Lines to Live By: Thoughts on being a 21st-century calligrapher by Mike Gold. 2016. 32pp. 8"x8". Paper Commercial artist and lettering designer Mike Gold shares his thoughts on making contemporary lettering, accompanied by 44 beautiful, full-color...
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    Little Manual of Calligraphy / Pearce
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    Little Manual of Calligraphy by Charles Pearce

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    B2979. Little Manual of Calligraphy by Charles Pearce. 1981, 2006. 32pp. 8"x10". Paper Handwritten throughout, this is one of the most beautiful calligraphy manuals. Each hand is presented with an exemplar alphabet with ductus. Pearce is a master scribe...
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    Lively Brush DVD & Book / Holliday & Reaves
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    Lively Brush DVD & Book by Eliza Holliday & Marilyn Reaves

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    DVD51. The Lively Brush: Pointed Brush Instructional DVD & Alphabet Models by Eliza Holliday and Marilyn Reaves. DVD & 22-page book. Presents lettering techniques for pointed brush lettering . Includes traditional models and unique scripts for...
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    Mastering Brush Roman Capitals by John Stevens Mastering Brush Roman Capitals by John Stevens
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    Mastering Brush Roman Capitals by John Stevens

    John Neal Books

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    B4150. Mastering Brush Roman Capitals by John Stevens. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover with concealed spiral binding. In this practical book, John Stevens shares his brush knowledge and provides exercises developed and refined over many years of teaching his...
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  • Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Winters
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    Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Winters

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    B1109. Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual by Eleanor Winters. 1989. 192pp. 8.25" x 11". Paper.  A self-contained manual for serious students, including beginners. Part One places Copperplate in historical context. Part Two...
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  • Mastering Hand-Lettering by Mye De Leon Mastering Hand-Lettering by Mye De Leon
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    Mastering Hand-Lettering by Mye De Leon

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    B4380. Mastering Hand-Lettering by Mye De Leon. 180 pp. 9" x 0.9" x 9". Paper. This comprehensive handlettering manual by Mye De Leon gives calligraphers and lettering artists of all levels the tools they need to add a unique, individual touch to their...
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  • Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski
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    Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski

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    B4374. Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski. 2012. 220 pp. 9.25" x 11.25". Hardcover. If you are interested in learning Hebrew Calligraphy, this is your resource! Filled with instructional information, Izzy Pludwinski has compiled a wealth of...
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    Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe
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    Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe

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    B4294. Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style by Molly Suber Thorpe. 2019. 204 pages. 9.25"x9.5". Spiral-bound  A comprehensive, full-color guide for experienced...
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    Materials & Tech of Medieval Painting by Daniel V. Thompson
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    Materials & Tech of Medieval Painting by Daniel V. Thompson

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    B2578. The Materials and Techniques of Medieval Painting by Daniel V. Thompson. 239pp. 5.5"x8.5". Paper. Recommended by Sheila Waters in her illuminated initials workshop. Excellent introduction for illuminators and painters. Cover carriers and grounds,...
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    Medieval Calligraphy by Marc Drogin
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    Medieval Calligraphy by Marc Drogin

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    B3347. Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique by Marc Drogin. 1989. 224pp. 8.375x11.25". Paper Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman...
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  • Medieval Illumination by Charlotte Denoel and Kathleen Doyle

    Medieval Illumination by Charlotte Denoel and Kathleen Doyle

    B4298. Medieval Illumination: Manuscript Art in England and France, 700-1200 by Charlotte Denoel and Kathleen Doyle. 2019. 176pp. 7.5"x10". Paper Showcases dozens of the finest examples from gospel-books and saint's lives, histories, herbals and more -...
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  • Modern Calligraphy by Leslie Tieu Modern Calligraphy by Leslie Tieu
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    Modern Calligraphy by Leslie Tieu

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    B4503. Modern Calligraphy by Leslie Tieu. 114 pp. 9"x12". Spiral binding.  Get 114 pages of lettering tips and guides. Not only will you get multiple ways to trace each letter, this book also includes extra instructions on how to create bubble...
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    Morphing Monograms / Morentz & Friedman
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    Morphing Monograms by Barry Morentz & Marcia Friedman

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    B4269. Morphing Monograms by Barry Morentz and Marcia Friedman. 2018. 96pp. 10"x9.25". Hardcover, concealed spiral binding. First the book provides you with practical insights for creating monogram designs for weddings and other commissions and for...
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  • Nature Illuminated
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    Nature Illuminated

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    B2179. Nature Illuminated: Flora & Fauna from the Court of Emperor Rudolph II 1997. 64pp. 7.25" x 5.25". Hardcover  The court of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II produced nothing more amazing than the Mira calligraphiae monumenta, a brilliant...
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  • Old Fashioned Floral Illustrations / Grafton
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    Old Fashioned Floral Illustrations by Carol Grafton

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    B4270. Old Fashioned Floral Illustrations by Carol Grafton. 1990. 64pp.8.5"x11". Paper. Recommended by Heather Held For this exceptionally comprehensive and useful collection, the author has selected over 700 royalty-free floral illustrations from a...
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  • On Paper by Nicholas A. Basbanes On Paper by Nicholas A. Basbanes
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    On Paper by Nicholas A. Basbanes

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    B4524. On Paper by Nicholas A. Basbanes. Paperback; 430 pages; 5.25" x 8" Explore the fascinating history and impact of paper with this lovely paperback from Nicholas A. Basbanes. On Paper delves into the invention that revolutionized civilization,...
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  • Origin of the Serif / Catich
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    Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich

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    B1540. The Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich. 1968 (1991). 312pp. 8"x10.5". Hardcover. The definitive work on the origin and development of the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written...
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  • Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy / Lupfer
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    Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer

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    B152. Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy By E.A. Lupfer. (1951) 1982. 78pp. 8"x11". Paper.  Instructions and examples of pictorial flourishes: quills, birds, swans, etc. Originally published under the title Fascinating Pen Flourishes. Recommend by Heather...
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    Parallel Pen Wizardry Book / Broadbent
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    Parallel Pen Wizardry Book by Brenda Broadbent

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    B3124. Parallel Pen Wizardry (Book) by Brenda Broadbent. 2003. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper This instructional book for the popular Parallel Pen will help you explore this very versatile calligraphy fountain pen. To start with are cartridge tips and tricks and...
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