In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication; your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book; Margaret Shepherd; Americas premier calligrapher; shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn; but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular; often adorning wedding invitations; diplomas; and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman; Gothic; Celtic; Bookhand; or Italic style; calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art; exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens; paper; and inks; setting up your workspace; mastering various pen angles; along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example; the Roman alphabet works well for short; unpunctuated passages; while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples; which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherds own words; "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand; but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft; and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read Shakespeare without needing a degree!By SassieluvsOne of my favorite Shakespeare plays with an easy to read translation; yes please. I have a BA in English; so reading Shakespeare is easy for me; but this book was a gft. The recipient really enjoyed reading Shakespeare in plain English.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Whats with the copyright issue with the illustration on the kindle?By William G.Purchased the kindle version. Simple illustrations were omitted deliberately because of possible copyright infringements. I figure if I am purchasing the book; I should get the book; copyright and all.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thespians- grab this version!By Crazy ChristopherI am performing this play coming up; and purchased this version of "Twelfth Night" to serve as a guide. First; physically; it is small enough not to be bulky as you carry it around onstage; but the text is still easily readable. Second; the modern text sits on the opposing page of the original; translating it line-by-line. This version even includes a character breakdown.I would recommend the "No Fear Shakespeare" editions to any actors preparing to perform the Bards plays to fully understand the text and to make it fun.