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The first of seven full-color, page-by-page reproductions from The Saint John’s Bible, Gospels and Acts has more than 25 illuminations, including full-page opening illuminations for each of the four gospels.

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Colorful photographs and step-by-step instructions encourage readers to try a variety of projects such as mailable envelope-letter booklets.

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The Mystic Art of Written Forms reveals two great and rare talents of Friedrich Neugebauer: he designs and executes works of singular beauty and poise, and he is able to distill the spirit and principles of his art and make them accessible to students and artists at every level of skill and achievement.

The Universal Penman

The Universal Penman, published in 1741, was the ultimate guide to English penmanship. Engraved by George Bickham after the designs of England’s finest scriptwriters, The Universal Penman was a compilation of broadsides, each one focusing on a different art, profession, emotion, or human moral. Beside the handwriting, may of the broadsides are highlighted with engraved vignette illustrations done by Bickham. Includes 125 pictorial scenes, over 200 script pictures, 19 complete animals, 275 lettered specimens, more than 100 panels, frames, cartouches, and other effects, and more.

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Calligraphy Today

by Heather Child

CALLIGRAPHY TODAY is a completely revised, updated version of a classic title published over ten years ago. It is a servey of work produced by outstanding calligraphers from Britain, Europe and America, together with a brief history of calligraphy emphasizing its resurgence in this century.

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Calligraphy School

by Gaynor Goffe and Anna Ravenscroft

CALLIGRAPHY SCHOOL is a complete practical course for beginners in this highly satisfying craft. This Reader’s Digest Learn-As-You-Go Guide opens the door to a whole range of creative possibilities in the field of broad-pen calligraphy, the most popular and versatile type of calligraphy.