Learn World Calligraphy has something for everyone. Whether you want scholarly insight; artistic inspiration; classroom projects; or a theme for your next party; this comprehensive; unparalleled full-color book will guide you on a virtual trip around the globe. Covering nearly all of the worldrsquo;s writing systemsmdash;from African to Arabic; Chinese to Greek; Hebrew to Russian; and beyondmdash;Learn World Calligraphy offers a unique glimpse of scripts worldwide and the calligraphers who write them.Lushly illustrated with gorgeous examples of both historical and modern calligraphic designs; this book is filled with practical instruction for how key aspects of each exotic script can be applied to the English alphabet; generating calligraphic hybrids with a distinctly foreign flair. Like a new cuisine that you canrsquo;t wait to cook at home; the scripts you meet in this book are sure to infuse your own calligraphy with the flavor of abroad. Bon voyage!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. BeautifulBy CustomerFor those seeking a full-bodied collection of images of the Kennedy years; I believe you will enjoy this collection. It comes with a DVD of some short movies; the only disappointment was there is no voice -- just a musical accompaniment; but regardless; its a lovely bonus. The images are crisp; many Id never seen before -- moderate amount of text -- a nice balance. If youre a child of this era; like me; I think youll enjoy it.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Return to the days of "Camelot".By American EagleHaving grown up during these times; I wanted to refresh my memories. These photos took me back to a time when America could do anything it set its collective mind to. It may not have been the greatest presidency; but it certainly was one of the more noble ones. If you enjoy history; and want to see some great images form the Kennedy era; this is it.I have accumulated many books over the years; mostly dealing with the assasination;but there were relatively few books that just covered the times from his public office. The quality of the book is great; the majority of photos are sharp and clear; and in color. Something that back then I rarely saw. Newsprint and TV were black white predominately.13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Captures the MagicBy K. S. PettryThis book is a collection of hundreds of family photographs of the Kennedy first family (mostly JFK; Jackie; Caroline and John) taken at the White House and family homes over the course of Kennedys presidency. The photos in this book really are riveting. They have some kind of quality to them. It was as if John Kennedy knew somehow that he was living a life that would turn into mythology and he played it for all he could. In some; the Kennedy family could be any family. In others; their regalness and star quality was obvious. In this day and age of the deafening; mind-numbingly crushing blare of constant media and information assault; these photos seem quiet; like a breezy summer afternoon punctuated only by the sound of a distance lawnmower. Its also funny seeing photos and home movies of a very pregnant first lady smoking and the first children riding standing up in the front seat of a convertible. How did we manage before the government ran our lives? Kennedy fan or not; this book is more than a collection of staged photos. Its an invitation for even the most cynical of us; to come and believe in Camelot.