Calligraphy & Lettering : A Maker's Guide (Paperback)

Calligraphy & lettering today, Denise Lach ? Tools & materials ? Getting started ? Skeleton letterforms ? Making a layout ? Making a finished piece ? CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY: Roman capitals ? Foundational hand ? Gothic script ? Italic script ? CAPITALS & INITIALS: Decorated letters ? Illuminated letters ? Embossing & debossing ? Monograms ? DECORATION & DISPLAY: Pen flourishes ? Chalkboard lettering ? Vintage sign writing ? Painted lettering ? Everyday penmanship ? BEYOND WESTERN CALLIGRAPHY: Japanese calligraphy ? Zoomorphic calligraphy ? Glossary; About the makers; Index; Picture credits & acknowledgments