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Unabridged reprint of extremely rare 18th-century manual offers helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen, arm and wrist positions, proper posture, etc. Includes rich sampling of alphabets, maxims, didactic verses and other words of advice for elevating moral standards of the young. Charmingly illustrated instruction manual for calligraphers, commercial artists and devoteés of fine penmanship, and a delightful look back at teaching tools and methods of the mid-1700s.
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A hands-on guide to lettering with flair A style of lettering as old as the written word, calligraphy is much more than writing on a page with a swirling flourish. It is one of the most taught and practiced international art forms, capable of adding a special touch to anything from stationery and diplomas to correspondence, journals, and diaries. This fun, creative guide shows readers how to get started in calligraphy with step-by-step instructions in all the basics-from choosing between a fountain or dip pen and using pen tips of various sizes and shapes, to holding a pen correctly to get the best results. It teaches over a dozen fonts and includes creative projects for putting newfound skills into action. The book's format affords readers an opportunity to practice what they've learned, right in the workbook. Jim Bennett, MFA (Cincinnati, OH) has been teaching calligraphy for 30 years at every level, from kindergarten to college. He is the founder of the Calligraphy Webring, comprised of the Internet's finest calligraphy Web sites.
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