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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale

ISBN-101607748568

ISBN-139781607748564

eBay Product ID (ePID)216018358

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Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSimply Calligraphy : a Beginner's Guide to Elegant Lettering

SubjectTechniques / General, Papercrafts, Handwriting, Techniques / Calligraphy

Publication Year2016

TypeTextbook

AuthorJudy Detrick

Subject AreaArt, Language Arts & Disciplines, Crafts & Hobbies

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight9.7 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width7.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-031938

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Long an admirer of her beautiful work, I'm delighted to see Judy Detrick draw upon her knowledge and masteryof calligraphy, as well as her extensive teaching experience, to write a book for beginners. Judy's clear and practical instruction coupled with gentle encouragement every step of the way makes this a good choice for anyone to begin the journey into the fascinating world of calligraphy." --Susie Taylor, curator of the Harrison Collection of Calligraphy

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal745.6/1

SynopsisLearning the simple and beautiful art of hand-lettered calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper Italic is the calligraphy's most popular alphabet, and this delightful manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need to customize your unique script for every project and occasion. With quick and easy instruction from calligraphy teacher and designer Judy Detrick, Simply Calligraphy will have you whipping up elegant invitations, pleasing place cards, and personalized thank-you notes in no time. Includes practice exercises, advice on tools and materials, and project ideas for place cards, invitations, and more, Learning the simple and beautiful art of hand-lettered calligraphy is as easyas picking up pen and paper! Italic is the calligraphy's most popularalphabet, and this delightful manual introduces basic capital andsmall letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you needto customize your unique script for every project and occasion. Withquick and easy instruction from calligraphy teacher and designerJudy Detrick, Simply Calligraphy will have you whipping up elegantinvitations, pleasing place cards, and personalized thank-you notesin no time. Includes practice exercises,advice on tools and materials, and project ideas for place cards, invitations, and more!

LC Classification NumberZ43.D47 2016

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by chloeshuman
Apr 19, 2017
Beautiful examples of lettering
I have decided to learn Calligraphy, So this is one book I chose I have skimmed thru and really like how well it seems to be written. until I get to it all I can say is it looks like it will be great help to use.
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