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1. Calligraphy school (Learn as You Go) Calligraphy school (Learn as You Go)
from Readers Digest
Price: $16.79

Customer Review:
This book is full of outstanding examples of calligraphic artwork, some of them unusual. It's extremely complete regarding pens, such as how to sharpen them. And it even gives you an excellent overview of how to watercolor. I own many calligraphy books and thought I knew a great deal, but I learned... more info

Customer Rating:
4.5 / 5.0


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2. Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design
from Broadway
Price: $12.03

Customer Review:
I am the author of this book and just want to respond that I agree with the very critical reviewer who felt strongly that Copperplate should have been included. I wish so too. But it would need a whole other set of supplies and hand positions. Copperplate comes along much later, and is really... more info

Customer Rating:
4.0 / 5.0


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3. Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy
from Perigee Trade
Price: $9.09

Customer Review:
I'm trying to teach myself this beautiful art. This book is certainly not for the beginner. The concept of a new alphabet each week and weekly projects is a great one, however there isn't enough instruction on materials or form to make it very helpful to those of us new to this art. I'll keep it for... more info

Customer Rating:
4.5 / 5.0


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4. The Complete Calligraphy Set: Techniques, Tools, and Projects for Mastering Calligraphy The Complete Calligraphy Set: Techniques, Tools, and Projects for Mastering Calligraphy
from Readers Digest
Price: $20.70

Customer Review:
This is a great all-inclusive product. I gave it to my daughter-in-law for Christmas and she was really thrilled. The set came with everything she needed to learn techniques and actually use to create her own beautiful work. The packaging was well-organized and kept all parts easy to see and use as... more info

Customer Rating:
4.5 / 5.0


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5. Complete Idiots Guide to Calligraphy Complete Idiot's Guide to Calligraphy
from Alpha
Price: $13.22

Customer Review:
I am a relative novice of calligraphy, and, have of late, purchased several books to work towards improving my skills. This book sounded much better in theory than it was in practice. First of all, it only demonstrate six fonts, and while it certainly examines those six fonts in depth, it is still a... more info

Customer Rating:
4.0 / 5.0


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6. The Calligraphers Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
from Barron's Educational Series
Price: $16.47

Customer Review:
I need already to be a calligrapher in order to enjoy this 100 alphabets. Only two pages are dedicated to each of them. It is not enough if youa have not practiced previously the art of writing.

Customer Rating:
4.5 / 5.0


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7. Calligraphy for Kids: Learn Lettering Skills Calligraphy for Kids: Learn Lettering Skills
from Barron's Educational Series
Price: $9.34

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8. Calligraphy: From Beginner to Expert (Usborne Kid Kits) Calligraphy: From Beginner to Expert (Usborne Kid Kits)
from Usborne Books

Customer Review:
The last reviewer gave this book only 2 stars stating that it's really intended for kids. Well yes, it's called a "Kid Kit" for a reason. My daughter loved this and it was a perfect introduction to calligraphy on a basic level. It comes with pens which is great because that saved us from having to... more info

Customer Rating:
3.5 / 5.0


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9. The Illuminated Lettering Kit: Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Decorative Calligraphy (Jump-Start Creativity) The Illuminated Lettering Kit: Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Decorative Calligraphy (Jump-Start Creativity)
from Chronicle Books
Price: $24.95

Customer Review:
I have several other books on calligraphy and illumination and have found this to be one of the most informative and instructive. You can make many beautiful illuminated projects using techniques learned here.

Customer Rating:
5.0 / 5.0


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10. Castle Castle
from Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
Price: $9.95

Customer Review:
I bought this book twenty years ago while in college because it was so well illustrated, and it did such a great job of answering questions I had about how castles were built and arranged. I haven't looked at it since, but save dit because I knew someday my kids would love it as much as I did. more info

Customer Rating:
4.5 / 5.0


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