The New Calligraphy: Inspiration and Instruction for 40 Hand-lettered Alphabets

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This is the ideal read for fans of hand lettering and calligraphy. Beginners can start right from the basics and follow step-by-step tutorials on letter formation, spacing, design, and embellishments before moving on to recreate 50 alphabets in a range of styles, from elegant scripts to modern geometric forms and charming, quirky letters. Use your skills to add a personal touch to everything from invitations to scrapbooks, doodles to wedding stationery and journals to posters. Accompanied by over 75 full colour illustrations, this book will be hours of fun and provide oodles of inspiration for hand-lettering beginners and experts alike.

Author Bio

Ruth Booth is a lettering artist and designer from Canada. She teaches calligraphy in addition to completing corporate and private commissions. She has designed lettering for everything from logos and trademarks to packaging, gift wrap, and ceramics, and her work has been exhibited in galleries across Canada.