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Nib + Ink The New Art of Modern Calligraphy

Paperback (10 Mar 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The original, authentic and bestselling guide to modern calligraphy from Chiara Perano, founder of the pioneering and unparalleled calligraphy studio Lamplighter London.

Play with type, get creative with letterforms and fall in love with handwriting again. Taking you letter by letter through the modern calligraphy basics, Nib + Ink includes …

The four essential pieces of equipment and how to use them
Mark making drills and shapes
A modern calligraphy alphabet with a variation of styles to practise with
Guidance on joining letters, spacing and pacing
-How to create flourishes, finishes and decoration
Simple projects from chalkboards and framed quotes to setting an envelope
Stationery ideas for weddings, parties and table settings
Troubleshooting tips, FAQs, stockists and resources

With this beautiful and immersive workbook and journal, discover exciting, creative and interesting ways to personalise your stationery, add a flourish to your correspondence and develop your own unique style of modern calligraphy.

About the Publisher

Virgin Books

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Book information

ISBN: 9780753557280
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Virgin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 745.61
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 175
Weight: 482g
Height: 228mm
Width: 169mm
Spine width: 17mm