Calligraphy: Techniques & Uses (Artists Library) [Paperback]

Eugene Metcalf (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Pub; 1St Edition edition (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929261100
• ISBN-13: 978-0929261102
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,843,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars "calligraphy", February 21, 2000

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This review is from: Calligraphy: Techniques & Uses (Artists Library) (Paperback)

This is one of the books that display examples of "pseudo-calligraphy." The author's other professions or backgrounds in visual arts do not necessarily guarantee a sound knowledge of writing. I'm sorry to say that it tends to a book of bad influence. The book (almost a pamphlet in terms of depth) does not deal with the roman and Foundational hands so essential to a decent knowledge of lettering. I would recommend a more prestigious or trusted publication (with English scribes, for example).

4.0 out of 5 stars Not that bad, August 10, 2006

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Jacob Huskey (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calligraphy: Techniques & Uses (Artists Library) (Paperback)

The book has some nice illustrations. It covers some more modern practical uses and techniques of calligraphy. Some of the writing may not be great but the book makes up for it some special effect ideas and instructions for creating those effects.