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Complete Idiot's Guide to Calligraphy

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This is truly the best book I have read on this subject. As someone trying to learn Calligraphy on her own, this is the only book that described everything I needed to know. After reading several other books on the subject, I was near giving up. For the beginner there is no other book needed.

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 rather slim offering. The book is also terribly organized. It jumps around from subjects to fonts to exercises and back again in a manner that is neither user-friendly nor particularly enlightening. While it does a decent job introducing one to some of the basics of calligraphy, it falters when it comes to teaching the art of calligraphy. Look around Amazon, and you are sure to find several better introductory volumes on this enjoyable hobby.

When I began my search for beginners Calligraphy Amazon.com was my first choice to look for and make a purchase, have not regretted my decision.
Bought this book as a gift for a family member. She was completely delighted with it. She had all ready purchased the pens but did not know where to begin learning calligraphy and this is a excellent source. The book is detailed, gives step by step examples / lessons.
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to begin a wonderful hobby such as calligraphy.

..gives great detail on the 'How To's' for the beginner. Lots of do's and don't's on the 'Art' of Calligraphy.