Layout and Design for Calligraphers [Paperback]

Alan Furber (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Taplinger Pub Co (July 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800845730
• ISBN-13: 978-0800845735
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,808,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Art > Instruction & Reference > Calligraphy
  • #32 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Calligraphy

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Layout and Design for Calligraphers, September 30, 2003

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"smhassoc" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Layout and Design for Calligraphers (Paperback)

As a teacher of calligraphy, I have used Alan Furber's book many times. He does a great, yet simple job of explaining basic graphic design and layout techniques, but from a calligraphic perspective. The book is filled with actual examples of everything he discusses. From thumbnails to full layouts, Alan gives the reader a "good" way and a "better" way to arrive at a finished piece. He covers many of the types of work that a calligrapher would be asked to letter. Because of its simplicity and imagery, I would highly recommend this book for beginning to semi-advanced calligraphers who are needing help with basic layout and design techniques.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Skip this one..., February 5, 2005

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This review is from: Layout and Design for Calligraphers (Paperback)

I am a new student of calligraphy, and placement is an important aspect of design. This book is certainly a 'quick read', with only 60 pages, and half of those pages are only some examples of what the author thinks looks "good" or "better". Not how to layout a design, or how to measure to center your work.