{"product_id":"calligraphy-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394368990","title":"Calligraphy For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394368990","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCalligraphy For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJim Bennett (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394368990, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 20.6 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun introduction to the art of calligraphy—plus how-tos and practice exercises\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalligraphy For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an approachable place to start for anyone interested in lettering with flair. This book provides helpful tips and tricks for learning this expressive artform, including choosing your pen and paper, taking care of your materials, understanding foundational concepts, and putting your own spin on classic alphabet styles. Once you've gotten the basics down, this book also helps spark interesting project ideas, including ways you can elevate letters, invitations, posters, and beyond. With plenty of practice opportunities and guidance, this easy-to-use resource will have you dotting your i's and crossing your t's—the fancy way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn classic calligraphy lettering and techniques, as well as digital calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the world of ink, pens, and paper, and choose the best materials for your project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd your own artistic touch to alphabet styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd beautiful lettering to your other art and craft projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick up an exciting new hobby or brush up, with \u003ci\u003eCalligraphy For Dummies, 2nd Edition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Calligraphy 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: You Can Do Calligraphy! 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Assembling Your Calligrapher’s Toolbox 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Putting Pen to Paper: Modern Tools for a Timeless Art 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking a Beginner’s Path to Calligraphic Artistry 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting Acquainted with EZScript 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Lettering EZScript with a Calligraphy Pen 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Refining Your Calligraphy 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Creating Expressive Quotations: Elevating Your Skills 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Exploring the Traditional Alphabets 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Classical Roman Letters: The Pillars of Written Language 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Uncial: The Irish Charm of Celtic Glyphs 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Manuscript: The Elegant Hand of the Scribes 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Blackletter: The Majesty of Medieval Script 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Italic: The Renaissance of Elegance 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Copperplate: The Art of Flourished Perfection 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Versals: Elegantly Outlined and Decorated Letters 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Expanding Your Repertoire Beyond the Basics 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Adding Variations, Borders, Flourishes, and Other Embellishments 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Broadening Your Artistic Horizons: Signatures, Quotations, and More 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Crafting Elegant Certificates 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Designing Eye-Catching Posters or Signs 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Creating Calligraphic Computer Fonts 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Use Your Calligraphy for Weddings 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Fun Alphabets 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips for Turning Your Calligraphy into Income 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52458403496216,"sku":"9781394368990","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394368990.jpg?v=1785372293","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/calligraphy-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394368990","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}