Step-By-Step Calligraphy: A Complete Guide with Creative Projects (Paperback)

~ Susan Hufton (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

“Technical exercises are given for six calligraphic styles....Sections describing spacing, layout, and margins introduce 15 projects for various levels of creative abilities.”—Library Journal. “Exceptionally well written, clearly illustrated and astonishingly helpful.”—Art Times.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806939877
• ISBN-13: 978-0806939872
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #338,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basics, December 8, 1999

By	A. Cinque Hicks (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This primer is a nice introduction to some of the more basic calligraphy and lettering techniques. Hufton's emphasis is on good form, good practice techniques and understanding the underlying basics of letterforms, rather than just focusing on copying the strokes right. At the same time, the numerous illustrations and diagrams make it easy to move through. The illustrations of incorrect letters are especially helpful. The wide format of the book is nice as it stays open fairly easily (it would have been even better if it had been spiral bound.)

Her alphabets tend to be on the looser, more casual side, almost humorous. Many of them reminded me of lettering for signage. But taking cues from her helped me to make my own style a little less uptight.

The section on projects is good for showing the creative process, especially for showing that you don't have to get it perfect the first time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very beautiful book, September 4, 2009

By	Amelie (Sao Paulo-Brazil) - See all my reviews

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This book is awesome!

Very well explained steb-by-step projects, many good ideas.

Highly recommended!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars o.k, January 14, 2002

By A Customer

I got this book for Christmas and I thought it would be step by step but it isnt that much, I would definetly recomend it for someone older.