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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Old Fashioned Floral Illustrations by Carol Grafton
$6.95B4270. 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...B4270$6.95 -
On Paper by Nicholas A. Basbanes
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,...B4524Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Origami for Beginners: The Creative World of Paper Folding by Florence Temko
$8.49B153. Origami for Beginners: The Creative World of Paper Folding by Florence Temko. Origami for Beginners is a simple and user-friendly manual of 40+ origami projects from world-renowned expert Florence Temko. From pirate’s hats and tropical fish...B153$8.49 -
Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich
$60.00B1540. 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...B1540$60.00 -
Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer
$11.95B152. 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...B152$11.95 -
Painting Nature by Gemma Koomen
$26.99B26. Painting Nature by Gemma Koomen. 2025 (2nd Edition). 176pp. Paperback. 7.75 x 9.75 inches Drawing inspiration from the natural world that surrounds us, Painting Nature contains 20 projects that will help you to discover how to find your seasonal...B26$26.99 -
Paper Folding: Learn in a Weekend by Kate Colin
$16.99B32. Paper Folding: Learn in a Weekend by Kate Colin. 2024. 80pp. Paperback. 6.75 x 8.5 inches Create spectacular objects and artworks for the home with this guide to paper folding for beginners. The book introduces several different folding...B32$16.99 -
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Parallel Pen Wizardry Book by Brenda Broadbent
Now: $7.99List: $14.95B3124. 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...B3124Now: $7.99List: $14.95 -
Pointed Brush Basics DVD by Reggie Ezell
Reggie Ezell
$15.00DVD57. Pointed Brush Basics 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...DVD57$15.00 -
Quills and Vellum by Sue Hufton
B4343. Quills and Vellum by Sue Hufton. 2019. 16pp. 5-7/8"x8.25". Paper When working with traditional materials such as vellum and quills, a few helpful pointers are always welcome. From Sue Hufton, FSSI, this booklet includes her notes and diagrams...B4343Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Schriftkunst - Letter Art by Karlgeorg Hoefer
$24.95B1000. Schriftkunst/Letterart by Karlgeorg Hoefer. 1989. 95pp. 8"x8.5". Hardcover. A collection of articles on Karlgeorg Hoefer and his calligraphy and type design by Hermann Zapf, Dieter Leitner, Larry Brady, Gottfried Pott, Sheila Waters and others...B1000$24.95 -
Sheila Waters - Her Golden Thread
Scripsit
$30.00B4501. Sheila Waters - Her Golden Thread, 1929-2022. Scripsit Volume 44, Number 1 2022. A Life in Letters - selected writings of the calligrapher, artist, designer, teacher, and author.B4501$30.00 -
Sheila Waters Retrospective
Sheila Waters
$30.00B3246. Sheila Waters Retrospective. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. Signed. Here it is, what we waited years for - 300 full-color images of Sheila's life's work, designed by Julian Waters, presenting Sheila's Retrospective Show of 2009. A great companion to...B3246$30.00 -
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Simply Bound by Cherryl Moote
Cherryl Moote
Now: $27.23List: $29.95B2429. Simply Bound: Beginnings in Bookbinding by Cherryl Moote. 2001.80pp. 8.5" x 11". Spiral-bound softcover. For paper crafters and others wanting to start making books, this manual gives clear, precise instructions with step-by-step...B2429Now: $27.23List: $29.95 -
Sleight of Binding by Cherryl Moote
Cherryl Moote
B2480. Sleight of Binding by Cherryl Moote. 2002. 88pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound softcover. Cherryl Moote's second how-to manual is about trick books, including flexagons, Jacob's ladders, and folded forms. Full of fun stuff! A best seller at conferences.B2480Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c. by Esther K. Smith
$45.00B4522. Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c. by Esther K. Smith. Hardcover; 120 pages; 10" x 13.25" Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, &c. is a cherished gem in the worlds of typography, design, and book collecting...B4522$45.00 -
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Speedball Textbook 25th Edition
Speedball
Now: $12.95List: $15.99B4346. The Speedball Textbook 25th Edition. 2021. 120pp. 5.5"x8.25". SpiralboundThis new edition features a lay-flat spiral binding, pages of instruction and alphabets (medieval to modern), and inspiring examples of calligraphy in use.Co-editors Suzanne...B4346Now: $12.95List: $15.99 -
Spencerian Practice Pack by Michael Sull
Michael Sull
$26.00B2463. Spencerian Practice Pack by Michael SullThe traditional method for students to learn Spencerian Script was known as the copybook format, where a model line of Spencerian penmanship was printed at the top of a sheet with blank lines underneath for...B2463$26.00 -
Spencerian Script & Ornamental Penmanship, V1 by Michael Sull
Michael Sull
B4174. Spencerian Script and Ornamental Penmanship, Volume One by Michael Sull. (1989) 2019. 218pp + three guideline sheets. 8.25"x11". Spiral-bound.This instructional manual, written by world-renowned master penman Michael Sull, is available again in a...B4174Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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The Art and Craft of Hand Lettering (New Ed) by Annie Cicale
Now: $22.50List: $25.00B4254. The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale. Revised 2018. 192pp. 10"x10". Paper Annie Cicale is well-known to calligraphers throughout the USA and Canada from the many workshops and classes she has taught for guilds and at many of the...B4254Now: $22.50List: $25.00